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AV56 FZG

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,863 mi
Last recorded193,863 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 193,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 193,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 191,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corrosion forming

Fail 12 Jun 2023 191,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

front and rear suspension corrosion forming

Pass 17 Jun 2022 187,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 187,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 181,658 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 172,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 172,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 167,562 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 157,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 157,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 157,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 150,312 miles

Nearside Front MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 26 May 2017 150,312 miles

Nearside Front MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 142,563 miles

Parking brake performance only just meets requirement

Fail 28 Apr 2016 142,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2015 141,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 133,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 121,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,344 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,288 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 FZG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

AV56 FZG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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