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SM06 RDZ

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,686 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 89,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 88,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,152 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges void of tread

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 84,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyre inner edges void of tread

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,134 miles

both rear tyre inner edges worn

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 78,129 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear tyre inner edges worn

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,715 miles

front flexy exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,705 miles

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

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

front flexy exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,201 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,201 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 51,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,623 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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SM06 RDZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM06 RDZ, 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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SM06 RDZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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