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AO56 PSZ

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,909 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 160,894 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,432 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,430 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axule rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,200 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,950 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 10 Sep 2010 153,343 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 153,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 115,835 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 PSZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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