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AE06 WAJ

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,580 mi
Last recorded187,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 WAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 187,580 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

all brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored

Fail 9 Sep 2017 187,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

all brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored

Pass 1 Aug 2016 174,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 161,915 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 161,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 152,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 146,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 129,478 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 119,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,612 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AE06 WAJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 WAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE06 WAJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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