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OV55 LVS

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 146,450 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 tailbox and central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 140,007 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 139,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,388 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on O/S/R brake disc

Fail 4 Sep 2020 132,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,807 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 123,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,200 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wiperblades

Pass 14 Feb 2015 96,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear spring lower coils broken located ok in suspension arms

Fail 31 Jan 2013 77,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear spring lower coils broken located ok in suspension arms

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,627 miles

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

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child chair

offside rear tyre starting to mis-shape slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,301 miles

Both rear tyres starting to miss-shape

Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,301 miles

Both rear tyres starting to miss-shape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,497 miles

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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OV55 LVS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV55 LVS, 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 OV55 LVS registered?

OV55 LVS is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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