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OV55 OGS

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,659 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,682 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced excessive amount of water in o/s lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,218 miles

moisture in o/s headlamp

Fail 17 Nov 2015 130,218 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

moisture in o/s headlamp

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,109 miles

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

low spot in n/s/r tyre tread at 2mm

o/s wiper blade slightly insecure

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/r tyre perish/cracking in tread

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,109 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

low spot in n/s/r tyre tread at 2mm

o/s wiper blade slightly insecure

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

o/s/r tyre perish/cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,853 miles

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

n/s/f amber marker lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,767 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,244 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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OV55 OGS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

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