CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE56 JTY

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,908 mi
Last recorded34,908 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 JTY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various side wall cuts, (no cords exposed). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various side wall cuts, (no cords exposed). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone lower rear bushing (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone lower rear bushing (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear edge wear on tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,157 miles

lifting to rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,405 miles

front brake pads appear worn.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 16,405 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads appear worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,833 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,903 miles

damage to nearside front wheel and tyre,advise steering geometry check.

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE56 JTY is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE56 JTY, 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 VE56 JTY?

You can check the full history of VE56 JTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE56 JTY registered?

VE56 JTY is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is VE56 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 JTY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE56 JTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE56 JTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.