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AU06 BJX

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,719 mi
Last recorded157,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 BJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 157,719 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Feb 2012 156,074 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 156,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 148,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 148,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,765 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,352 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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AU06 BJX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU06 BJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 BJX registered?

AU06 BJX is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is AU06 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 BJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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