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RJ56 BTZ

2006 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,243 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,243 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,614 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 73,074 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,235 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre near legal tread limit and worn near cords

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,937 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,451 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,588 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 BTZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BTZ, 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 RJ56 BTZ registered?

RJ56 BTZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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