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AY56 EDL

2006 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

223,487 mi
Last recorded223,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 223,487 miles

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

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 223,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 18 May 2019 222,445 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brakes very low reading

Pass 16 Jul 2018 220,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 212,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 203,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2016 203,062 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre Bald on inner

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2015 192,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 185,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 176,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 162,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside tierod joint

Pass 2 Jul 2011 141,401 miles

Slight oil leak

both front lower arms/tie arms have slight play

front brake balance just acceptable advise further attention

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 126,841 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly worn

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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AY56 EDL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY56 EDL, 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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AY56 EDL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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