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SD06 SKE

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 SKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,681 miles

Front subframe corrode but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,135 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,734 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,734 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster missing (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,257 miles

dampness around n/s/r shocker

Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,247 miles

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

dampness around n/s/r shocker

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,614 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,225 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head lights on the lower limit

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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SD06 SKE is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SD06 SKE, 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 SD06 SKE registered?

SD06 SKE is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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