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WJ06 SSZ

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,715 mi
Last recorded166,715 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 SSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 166,715 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))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 163,641 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 163,641 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 162,686 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 162,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 162,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 159,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,083 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wear

Fail 9 Aug 2016 154,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner tyre wear

Pass 30 Jul 2015 150,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 143,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 131,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 121,303 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 121,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer sill covers fitted

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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WJ06 SSZ is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ06 SSZ, 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 WJ06 SSZ registered?

WJ06 SSZ is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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