2006 Volvo C70 2.4L Diesel · CX56 VNL
2006 Volvo C70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 136,164 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX56 VNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 136,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX56 VNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo C70 (CX56 VNL) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
CX56 VNL Mileage History
- 08/07/2024125,262 mi
- 22/07/2024125,262 mi
- 22/07/2025131,138 mi+5,876 mi
- 23/07/2025131,226 mi+88 mi
- 29/06/2026136,164 mi+4,938 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo C70 (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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