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RV56 UPW

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 68,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster failed (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,941 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,248 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 21,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre damage to side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre close to cords

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and have cuts

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,200 miles

both front tyres wearing low

damae to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,836 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 UPW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

Is RV56 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 UPW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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