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SF06 XHR

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 XHR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,640 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 90,841 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,538 miles

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

all exhaust support brackets heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective [both exhaust mounting hangers heavily corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edge both] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both bald in inside edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,082 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side perished (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support brackets heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,971 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

of side rear cracking between tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,279 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,787 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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SF06 XHR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SF06 XHR, 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 SF06 XHR registered?

SF06 XHR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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