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AP55 OLC

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

200,198 mi
Last recorded200,198 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 200,198 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2025 197,872 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn on outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake needing adjustment

Pass 24 Apr 2024 195,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 194,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 193,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 193,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 188,649 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated and beam image poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 176,826 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside beam image blurred

offside front fog light not working

small split to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 164,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 156,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 156,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 146,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,862 miles

Central Front Under Tray Fitted

Central Lower Side Trims Fitted To Sills Near Side & Off Side

Nearside Front Near Side Front Tyre Has Been Rubbing On Inner Trim Not On Lock To Lock

Offside Rear Anti Roll Bar D Bush Has Slight Play

Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,862 miles

Central Front Under Tray Fitted

Central Lower Side Trims Fitted To Sills Near Side & Off Side

Nearside Front Near Side Front Tyre Has Been Rubbing On Inner Trim Not On Lock To Lock

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

Offside Rear Anti Roll Bar D Bush Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers poor clearing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers poor clearing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 62,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,911 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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AP55 OLC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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