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RE56 GYC

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs have some corrosion.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Rear Off side and near side brake disc shields corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Rear Off side and near side brake disc shields corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Off side and near side front and rear tyre,s worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,955 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,895 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,638 miles

r/hand inner d/shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 13,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE56 GYC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE56 GYC, 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 RE56 GYC registered?

RE56 GYC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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