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AO56 OPJ

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 93,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 91,644 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge. 225/45/17 94w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 225/45/17 94w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush has completely de bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge. 225/45/17 94w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside edge. 225/45/17 94w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush is starting to de bond. slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow chalk. ()

Pass 7 May 2021 87,692 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush showing age and small amount of movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush showing age and small amount of movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog not working.

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 87,692 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush showing age and small amount of movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing mirror indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush showing age and small amount of movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog not working.

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 81,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 75,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 75,785 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,701 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,830 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

Pass 6 May 2016 57,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perrished

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 57,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perrished

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,897 miles

Centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger fractured at the centre pipe.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,768 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,494 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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AO56 OPJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO56 OPJ, 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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AO56 OPJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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