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GU56 TWA

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,826 mi
Last recorded53,826 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TWA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 53,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 53,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 50,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall ( pot hole damage?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge/sidewall (age?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just loosing a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres wearing hard on inner edges (advise tracking) 235/40r18

Pass 20 May 2022 47,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 43,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 43,670 miles

Offside Inner 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 exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,593 miles

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,109 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,but not down to cord.

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn unevenly.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,436 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,but not reaching cord.

several small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

several small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,681 miles

several small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

several small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,279 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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GU56 TWA is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GU56 TWA, 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 GU56 TWA registered?

GU56 TWA is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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