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AF56 MWL

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,631 mi
Last recorded196,631 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 196,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 196,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 164,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,021 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 156,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 149,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 140,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 140,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,398 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 131,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 111,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,670 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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AF56 MWL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF56 MWL, 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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What year was AF56 MWL registered?

AF56 MWL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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