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Volvo C70

Gold · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc

LX06 MTEMOT history

LX06 MTE is a gold petrol Volvo C70 first used on 20 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
85,814 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C70
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 MTE was last recorded at 85,814 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,354 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,814 miles
  • 2023 – 81,075 miles
  • 2022 – 72,552 miles
  • 2021 – 65,125 miles
  • 2020 – 62,140 miles
  • 2019 – 58,180 miles
  • 2018 – 56,213 miles
  • 2017 – 55,202 miles
  • 2016 – 50,917 miles
  • 2015 – 47,062 miles
  • 2014 – 43,727 miles
  • 2013 – 40,716 miles
  • 2012 – 36,291 miles
  • 2011 – 30,087 miles
  • 2010 – 21,662 miles
  • 2009 – 15,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,814 miles (+460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    943647646375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail85,354 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,354 miles
    Test number
    466001733516
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  3. Pass81,075 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    982259504437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,055 miles (+8,503)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    334268686725
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,552 miles (+7,427)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    865719816261
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,125 miles (+41)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    781410180903
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail65,084 miles (+2,944)1 major1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    385571750047
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,140 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    781391026203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,180 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    638529640874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail58,178 miles (+1,965)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    234101924565
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    454748845223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail56,213 miles (+1,011)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    671135487820
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail55,202 miles (+4,285)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    659448985521
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,917 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    694750701072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass47,062 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,062 miles
    Test number
    709077628433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,059 miles (+3,332)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,059 miles
    Test number
    589433433073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,727 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    295512514299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    138894213205
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

  19. Fail40,716 miles (+4,425)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    797621613233
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

  20. Fail36,291 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    378220002484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass36,291 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    458220602241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    355496091152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,085 miles (+8,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    788836791135
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,662 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    392485670149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,045 miles
    Test number
    893360749102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX06 MTE

Does LX06 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 MTE expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 MTE?
The MOT on LX06 MTE expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 MTE done?
LX06 MTE was recorded at 85,814 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has LX06 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 MTE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX06 MTE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX06 MTE find?
LX06 MTE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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