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AV56 EJF

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,920 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,032 miles

Anti Skid Control temp off

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand Brake Travel

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,168 miles

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

ANTI SKID CONTROL TEMP OFF.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

ANTI SKID CONTROL TEMP OFF.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,834 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 84,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,904 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,919 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,705 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,206 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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AV56 EJF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV56 EJF, 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 AV56 EJF registered?

AV56 EJF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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