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RV56 UPJ

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 96,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,683 miles

Both inner c/v boots leaking

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner c/v boots leaking

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front corner marker light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front corner marker light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,112 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn low

Offside rear drop link has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,730 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 May 2019 63,995 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2018 58,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,213 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,543 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,101 miles

Nearside front tyre inner tread area edge tread wearing low

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 UPJ 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 80%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

RV56 UPJ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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