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VU56 AAZ

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,771 mi
Last recorded168,771 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 168,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 165,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer casing missing from clip

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Spray paint on plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt clip outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 160,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Spray paint on plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt clip outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 160,832 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Spray paint on plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt clip outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 156,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp light output reduced

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing damaged but not affecting operation

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake disc shows signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp light output reduced

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing damaged but not affecting operation

Rear wheel bearings untested due to excessive bind

Pass 1 Mar 2022 153,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 147,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 138,365 miles

both rear indicators are faded

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

rear suspension is noisy in operation

Fail 2 Jul 2018 138,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators are faded

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear suspension is noisy in operation

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,503 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,455 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

near side front cruise lamp is not working

near side rear antiroll bar link is worn

off side rear indicator is faded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

engine management light is on, offside front lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light is on, offside front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 108,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,067 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,056 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,854 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VU56 AAZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU56 AAZ, 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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VU56 AAZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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