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AV56 PXY

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 PXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,288 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Jul 2025 133,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,812 miles

some corrosion to exhaust back box

wear to front wishbones rear bushes

Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wear to front wishbones rear bushes

some corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,113 miles

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,113 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,543 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

damage to o/s/r lamp unit

front brake discs worn/corroded

fuel cap sealing cracking

headlamp beam patterns very weak - recommend repair

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - recommend monitor or replace

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,867 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

front brake discs worn

headlamp beam patterns weak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

towbar socket damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2020 110,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box

front brake discs worn

headlamp beam patterns weak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

towbar socket damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,781 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush spitting

Fail 20 Aug 2019 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box

cracking to fuel cap seal

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush spitting

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear inner brake pads getting low?

nearside front suspension top mount bush starting to perish

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting/deteriorating

offside front brake hose perishing

some corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,562 miles

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-recommend replace soon

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread in places-monitor

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting/weakening

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front marker light not working

rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

some brake judder both rear footbrakes

Fail 7 Aug 2017 84,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-recommend replace soon

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread in places-monitor

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting/weakening

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front marker light not working

rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

some brake judder both rear footbrakes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,775 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

separating to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,705 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

n/s/r tyre starting to wear outer edge

perishing to both front brake hoses -especially n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,600 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear marker light not working

some corrosion to rear silencer

some wear front discs

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 414,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,745 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 PXY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 AV56 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

AV56 PXY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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