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AK56 OTW

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 133,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

electronic stability control warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 4 Oct 2012 120,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

electronic stability control warning lamp on indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged slightly

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken - system still secure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean for emission tester to test

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cuts nearside front tyre outer wall(not to cords)

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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AK56 OTW is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK56 OTW, 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 AK56 OTW registered?

AK56 OTW is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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