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SD56 UKN

2006 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,552 mi
Last recorded174,552 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 UKN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 174,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 174,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,569 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 169,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 165,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,059 miles

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

offside engine mount deteriorating

oil residue gearbox areas

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2018 162,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside engine mount deteriorating

oil residue gearbox areas

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,199 miles

Oil leak ()

emission clean no print out

engine cover

Fail 1 Sep 2017 157,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

emission clean no print out

engine cover

Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,009 miles

both rear tyres are bold on the inner edges and also slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,759 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges

engine cover fitted

nearside front inner rim has been repaired

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outside wall but no cords are exposed

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,304 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn at edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 123,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn at edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,450 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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SD56 UKN is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SD56 UKN, 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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SD56 UKN is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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