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VX56 VCA

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 VCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,680 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,797 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,535 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Inner rear wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,535 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner rear wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,900 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,898 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,631 miles

both rear tyres are 'stepped' on the inner edge and have perished sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,953 miles

brake pads a little low all round

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,242 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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VX56 VCA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX56 VCA, 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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VX56 VCA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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