2006 Volvo C70 2.5L Petrol · LS06 KWP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in December 2025. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern as recurring faults identified in previous tests have been addressed and rectified. While the 2024 and 2025 tests indicated failures related to safety and steering components, the subsequent pass at 52,267 miles suggests the owner is willing to perform necessary repairs to maintain legal compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 48,091 miles and the November 2024 test at 49,626 miles, the car covered only 1,535 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber-based seals and fluids which are not reflected in the odometer reading. A buyer must verify the repair of the supplementary restraint system to ensure the warning lamp fault flagged in both October 2024 and November 2025 is genuinely resolved. The previously missing offside steering rack gaiter also warrants a physical inspection to ensure no grease ingress or internal damage has occurred due to the exposure. Given the age and low mileage, the inspection should specifically check for perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and structural corrosion, as these components often fail due to time time rather than mechanical wear.