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AO56 PUA

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,922 mi
Last recorded176,922 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 176,922 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 176,422 miles

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

N/S registration plate bulb intensity reduced

N/S/F brake caliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 May 2024 170,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 162,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 149,355 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2020 149,355 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 143,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 136,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 127,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,773 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,550 miles

front brake pads starting wear low

Fail 20 Sep 2011 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads starting wear low

Pass 21 Sep 2010
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,850 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 PUA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PUA, 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 AO56 PUA registered?

AO56 PUA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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