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RV56 AFY

2006 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,963 mi
Last recorded118,963 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,963 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge-close to showing cords-recommend replace

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

engine oil leak

nearside front alloy whell inner rim dented

offside front tyre worn/bald on very inner edge + damage to outer sidewall- monitor

offside rear lower main suspension arm inner bush separating

offside rear tyre worn/bald inner edge+ damage to outer sidewall-monitor

Fail 10 Aug 2017 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge-close to showing cords-recommend replace

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

engine oil leak

nearside front alloy whell inner rim dented

nearside front inner driveshaft boot cracking/small split-recommend replace

offside front tyre worn/bald on very inner edge + damage to outer sidewall- monitor

offside rear lower main suspension arm inner bush separating

offside rear tyre worn/bald inner edge+ damage to outer sidewall-monitor

slight exhaust blow/pinhole at rear section

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar droplink

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,324 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating / getting weak

nail in nearside front tyre +offside front tyre

nearside front alloy wheel inner rim dented

nearside front inner driveshaft boot perishing/weakening

slight brake judder to both front footbrakes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar droplinks

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating / getting weak

nail in nearside front tyre +offside front tyre

nearside front alloy wheel inner rim dented

nearside front inner driveshaft boot perishing/weakening

slight brake judder to both front footbrakes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,510 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Lower control arm outer bush starting to perish

Nearside Rear Lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear Lower control arm outer bush separating/getting weak

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edges and perishing both edges

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

possible slight sweating nearside front shock absorber?

slight perishing nearside front drive shaft inner boot

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Lower control arm outer bush starting to perish

Nearside Rear Lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear Lower control arm outer bush separating/getting weak

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edges and perishing both edges

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating/weakening

possible slight sweating nearside front shock absorber?

slight perishing nearside front drive shaft inner boot

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,019 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

n/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/splitting

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting/weakening

rear exhaust heat shield loose

very slight play n/s/f ball joint

wear/separating to both rear lower control arm outer bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,537 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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RV56 AFY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV56 AFY, 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 RV56 AFY registered?

RV56 AFY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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