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RV56 URG

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,411 mi
Last recorded104,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 URG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both covers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,378 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both covers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 94,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2017 94,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,504 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,813 miles

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,811 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,822 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,037 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 URG is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

RV56 URG is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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