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BF56 HCG

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,722 mi
Last recorded204,722 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 204,722 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar axle D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting worn ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps are slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 204,369 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar axle D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting worn ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps are slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 197,598 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber split exhaust still secure

Fail 6 Jul 2020 197,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber split exhaust still secure

parking brake travel at upper limit

Pass 16 May 2019 186,413 miles

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

headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 16 May 2019 186,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 25 May 2018 176,119 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))

Fail 21 May 2018 176,115 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Pass 23 May 2017 166,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 157,061 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 157,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,054 miles

Rear exhaust support position has temporary repair

Fail 28 Jun 2012 112,053 miles

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

Rear exhaust support position has temporary repair

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,761 miles

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

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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BF56 HCG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF56 HCG, 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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BF56 HCG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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