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VOLVO C702006 · 2.4L PETROL

BV02 ASH

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2006 VOLVO C70 is a PETROL vehicle with a 2435cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 84,884.

MOT
Valid
Expires 05/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
2435cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass on May 6, 2026, at 84,884 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend, as the mechanical defects identified in previous years appear to have been addressed. While the car previously failed due to structural component failure and wear, the lack of advisories in the most recent test indicates that the current owner has likely performed the necessary repairs to bring the car up to roadworthiness standards. At approximately twenty years old, the recorded mileage of 84,884 miles is notably low, averaging only about 4,244 miles per annum. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 1,058 miles covered between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age and perishation, which is consistent with the recurring issues with suspension bushes and shock absorbers noted in the service history. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged recurring worn suspension arm pins and bushes across 2024 and 2025. The fractured offside front coil spring recorded in April 2024 and the oil misting on shock absorbers noted in 2025 suggest the front end components are reaching the end of their life. Furthermore, although the brake discs were noted as worn in 2024, the buyer should verify their current thickness and uneven wear to ensure they were replaced during the maintenance cycle that followed the previous failures.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/19/2026, 4:12:05 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass on May 6, 2026, at 84,884 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend, as the mechanical defects identified in previous years appear to have been addressed. While the car previously failed due to structural component failure and wear, the lack of advisories in the most recent test indicates that the current owner has likely performed the necessary repairs to bring the car up to roadworthiness standards. At approximately twenty years old, the recorded mileage of 84,884 miles is notably low, averaging only about 4,244 miles per annum. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 1,058 miles covered between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age and perishation, which is consistent with the recurring issues with suspension bushes and shock absorbers noted in the service history. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged recurring worn suspension arm pins and bushes across 2024 and 2025. The fractured offside front coil spring recorded in April 2024 and the oil misting on shock absorbers noted in 2025 suggest the front end components are reaching the end of their life. Furthermore, although the brake discs were noted as worn in 2024, the buyer should verify their current thickness and uneven wear to ensure they were replaced during the maintenance cycle that followed the previous failures.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2006 Volvo C70 (BV02 ASH), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2024 to May 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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ADVISORY