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SD56 VRZ

2006 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,594 mi
Last recorded185,594 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 VRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 185,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 178,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 166,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,629 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 140,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 137,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has water in it

Offside Front tyre stepped slightly inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Offside Rear tyre stepped slightly inner edge

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 137,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has water in it

Offside Front tyre stepped slightly inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Offside Rear tyre stepped slightly inner edge

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 126,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,105 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,141 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 109,140 miles

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

Front brake discs worn thin

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,470 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,470 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,964 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,964 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs pitted

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,360 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 VRZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VRZ, 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 SD56 VRZ registered?

SD56 VRZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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