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AV56 OGL

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,701 mi
Last recorded188,701 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 188,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2019 180,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 180,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 157,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

Pass 2 Dec 2016 147,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 147,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 136,471 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,606 miles

zero emissions reading

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,923 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OGL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OGL, 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 OGL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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