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RK06 AOW

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 AOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,801 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 100,801 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 92,812 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,499 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 82,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 64,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,352 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 60,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2016 51,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,234 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,178 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 17,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,333 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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RK06 AOW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK06 AOW, 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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RK06 AOW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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