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RE56 UOF

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,868 mi
Last recorded119,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 119,868 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 113,896 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 113,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,155 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver on offside front (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,759 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 95,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 89,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,121 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,078 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 81,078 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,863 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)

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 UOF is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOF, 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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RE56 UOF is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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