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SH56 EKZ

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,365 mi
Last recorded120,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 119,987 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 113,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 91,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall punctured and leaking badly

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,680 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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SH56 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH56 EKZ, 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 SH56 EKZ registered?

SH56 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SH56 EKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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