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RA56 WCF

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,798 mi
Last recorded133,798 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 WCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 8 Sep 2023 133,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,671 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,349 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,531 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,067 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,248 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,416 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 65,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,509 miles

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

chips in screen

front Brake disc(s) worn

offside Headlamp output low

Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,285 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,285 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,529 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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RA56 WCF is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA56 WCF, 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 RA56 WCF registered?

RA56 WCF is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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The MOT history for RA56 WCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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