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RV56 OLJ

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,336 mi
Last recorded34,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 34,336 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 34,334 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tyre 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 18,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear, oil filled bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 17,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions passed, however unable to print results due to printer error

Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,293 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2017 15,918 miles

covers & trays

wet at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,483 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,822 miles

engine bay covers

under trays

Pass 25 Aug 2014 13,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet conditions

Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,320 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 OLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

RV56 OLJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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