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SB06 DPX

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 DPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 83,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 74,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 52,011 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,346 miles

hand brake leaver too high required adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear tyre inner edge very low tred

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,533 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,725 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,795 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,368 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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SB06 DPX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SB06 DPX, 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 SB06 DPX registered?

SB06 DPX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is SB06 DPX safe to buy?

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