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RV56 UBC

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,570 mi
Last recorded136,570 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 136,566 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,686 miles

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

undertray poorly fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 125,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

undertray poorly fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 118,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 110,970 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2021 110,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,716 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,524 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2016 53,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres heavily perished

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,866 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and splitting to inner side walls

Fail 27 Oct 2014 33,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and splitting to inner side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,751 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 UBC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UBC, 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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RV56 UBC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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