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AK06 XWS

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,572 mi
Last recorded194,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 194,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 180,434 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 180,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 167,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 154,639 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 154,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 143,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,623 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 125,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,754 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 104,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 75,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XWS is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK06 XWS, 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 AK06 XWS registered?

AK06 XWS is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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