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VU56 AUV

2006 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,456 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 90,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,698 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,679 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges (bald)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,728 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,523 miles

emissions too low to read

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,789 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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VU56 AUV is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU56 AUV, 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 VU56 AUV registered?

VU56 AUV is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is VU56 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 AUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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