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RJ06 UVV

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

182,385 mi
Last recorded182,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 UVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 182,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering rack has slight oil leak

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion over all suspension components

Fail 20 Jan 2026 182,382 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering rack has slight oil leak

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion over all suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 181,648 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 179,728 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 179,728 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 174,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 174,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 170,607 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Washer jet leaking at T joint

Fail 20 Jan 2022 170,607 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Washer jet leaking at T joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 166,186 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 166,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecue (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 161,246 miles

Chain guard missing Timing belt cover

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 161,246 miles

Chain guard missing Timing belt cover

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

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,312 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 151,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,002 miles

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 22 Aug 2017 149,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,588 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,587 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f running light inop

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,323 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 116,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 97,325 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2012 97,325 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 76,751 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,542 miles

Off side front tyre bald on inside edge

Rear shockers top covers insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,542 miles

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

Off side front tyre bald on inside edge

Rear shockers top covers insecure

Pass 13 May 2009 53,664 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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RJ06 UVV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RJ06 UVV, 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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RJ06 UVV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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