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PX06 VPF

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,781 mi
Last recorded120,781 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 VPF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 120,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2024 113,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 106,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 106,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 106,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 106,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,149 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,636 miles

O/S front marker light out (not testable item)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,634 miles

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

O/S front marker light out (not testable item)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,784 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,102 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,161 miles

airbag warning light is on

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

airbag warning light is on

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,715 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,413 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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PX06 VPF is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PX06 VPF, 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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PX06 VPF is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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