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SB06 OXC

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,651 mi
Last recorded113,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 OXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 107,669 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,362 miles

brake inspection and adjust

long handbrake travel

Fail 31 Aug 2023 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake inspection and adjust

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,230 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split and seperate

age cracking to both front inner drive shaft gators

brake inspection

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,568 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,097 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 OXC is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

SB06 OXC is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SB06 OXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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