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VA06 AXR

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 AXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 66,978 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 66,302 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 66,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,486 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,878 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,413 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth at inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,952 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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VA06 AXR is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA06 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA06 AXR?

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What year was VA06 AXR registered?

VA06 AXR is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 July 2006.

Is VA06 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 AXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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