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WA56 UTS

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 67,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,458 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,778 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,079 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,255 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,255 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,322 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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WA56 UTS is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WA56 UTS, 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 WA56 UTS registered?

WA56 UTS is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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