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AP55 NWL

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,266 mi
Last recorded187,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 187,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 161,561 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken and not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken and not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 125,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,722 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,722 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,358 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,509 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2011 54,508 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,610 miles

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

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

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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AP55 NWL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP55 NWL, 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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AP55 NWL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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