MOT Status
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157,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no smoke reading during test
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
no smoke reading during test
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf worn a lot more than nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside play in steering rack arm
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both on limit (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf worn a lot more than nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside play in steering rack arm
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU56 VXY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AU56 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2006.
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