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OV06 GXK

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 GXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,469 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 92,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 89,795 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,374 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre close to sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside wipers lightly smear screen

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

offside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread edge and inner tread slightly distorted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside wipers lightly smear screen

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

offside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread edge and inner tread slightly distorted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 65,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,135 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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OV06 GXK is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV06 GXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV06 GXK registered?

OV06 GXK is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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