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R5 NXA

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,114 mi
Last recorded115,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded no effect on rigidity

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,076 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was at 15 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,368 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 112,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip nw (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very near the legal min (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was at 8 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very near the legal min (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was at 10 psi (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,430 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,077 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 103,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,004 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 93,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,311 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,957 miles

E.M.L.light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,908 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,597 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,597 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,845 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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R5 NXA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 NXA, 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 R5 NXA registered?

R5 NXA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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