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AK06 XVM

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,959 mi
Last recorded151,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 151,959 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 147,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light damage to offside front & rear wheels. also light damage to nearside front & rear wheels

nearside front tyre has slight undulation when rotated on the outer portion of the tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of the tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 135,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

light damage to offside front & rear wheels. also light damage to nearside front & rear wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,883 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,279 miles

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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AK06 XVM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK06 XVM, 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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AK06 XVM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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