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AV56 EKE

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,945 mi
Last recorded172,945 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,945 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 157,588 miles

Front windscreen chip

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

handbrake weak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 151,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 140,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,038 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer layers cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,871 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 100,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,234 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,812 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate weathered

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,722 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 EKE is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EKE, 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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AV56 EKE is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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