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RO56 KCA

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 72,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn bold on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2021 49,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn bold on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2020 42,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 42,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 35,404 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise alignment check/adjust

Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,432 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 22,432 miles

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

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

both side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,116 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 18,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,387 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,064 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,111 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,829 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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RO56 KCA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RO56 KCA, 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 RO56 KCA registered?

RO56 KCA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is RO56 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 KCA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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