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RJ06 XLX

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,050 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 97,039 miles

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

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

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 28 May 2024 92,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very much on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front body damage

Pass 26 May 2023 91,733 miles

both rear tyres very much on limit

rear pads on limit

Pass 25 May 2022 89,697 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

nsr shock wet

rear pads on limit

both rear tyres worn on edges osr on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,410 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 86,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,901 miles

osr tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,890 miles

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

osr tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,332 miles

both front tyres worn on edges nsf on limit

front pads getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,332 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges nsf on limit

front pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2017 68,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,133 miles

MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,051 miles

man light on

Fail 27 May 2014 47,681 miles

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

engine man lamp on

Pass 27 May 2014 47,681 miles

engine man lamp on

Pass 23 May 2013 42,639 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,711 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,398 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 21,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 21,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XLX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLX, 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 RJ06 XLX registered?

RJ06 XLX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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