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AO56 YHC

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 94,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,719 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,886 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,269 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 72,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r marker light inop

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,227 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 31,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,399 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 YHC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

AO56 YHC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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