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RJ56 BSY

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,147 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,745 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,412 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,412 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 95y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 95y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 89,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,964 miles

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

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

osr3mm osf5mm nsr3mmnsf5mm

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,735 miles

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

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

osr5mm osf5mm nsr5mm nsf5mm

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 71,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel rim has a welded repair

Fail 9 Nov 2013 65,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel rim has a welded repair

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,243 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,578 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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RJ56 BSY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ56 BSY, 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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RJ56 BSY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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