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RE56 GYG

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 116,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,463 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cracked & condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 111,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cracked & condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 106,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cracked and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 95,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,349 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 85,402 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 85,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,885 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,740 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,921 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,921 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,295 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,655 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GYG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

RE56 GYG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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