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VN56 FLM

2006 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FLM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 105,637 miles

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Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,503 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,136 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre worn on inner side wall

Pass 5 May 2016 93,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 93,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 87,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,395 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 70,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,269 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Dec 2011 62,157 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,703 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,036 miles

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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VN56 FLM is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN56 FLM, 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 VN56 FLM registered?

VN56 FLM is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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