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SH06 XAX

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,821 mi
Last recorded63,821 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 XAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,821 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 63,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 57,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,716 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 52,716 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 45,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,954 miles

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

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,588 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,108 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front headlamps cracked but not affecting the light output

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SMALL CUTS BUT NO CORD SHOWING

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 21,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,557 miles

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS CRACKED

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,858 miles

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

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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SH06 XAX is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH06 XAX, 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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SH06 XAX is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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