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AU56 OAX

2006 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,166 mi
Last recorded121,166 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 121,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges + has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel cap sealing devise perished

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Fail 24 May 2023 121,162 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges + has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel cap sealing devise perished

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 27 May 2022 99,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,719 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,774 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 66,774 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,691 miles

N/s rear tyre outer edge slightly deteriorated

O/s front tyre outer edge slightly perished

Rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded but system still supported

Pass 29 May 2015 60,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,315 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,315 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,681 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,594 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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AU56 OAX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AU56 OAX, 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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AU56 OAX is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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