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AV06 CXT

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 168,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 166,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 164,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 162,885 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 162,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 161,245 miles

Nearside fog light inop

Fail 9 Jun 2020 161,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside fog light inop

Pass 29 May 2019 159,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 159,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 154,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 147,151 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 147,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 136,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,723 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,979 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,019 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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AV06 CXT is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV06 CXT, 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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What year was AV06 CXT registered?

AV06 CXT is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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