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BF56 HCO

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,099 mi
Last recorded185,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,099 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cut

parkbrake lever travel

Fail 18 Aug 2020 185,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cut

parkbrake lever travel

Pass 27 Aug 2019 175,796 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 175,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 165,913 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 165,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 50% of the dual bulb position lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2017 157,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 138,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 131,341 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 124,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 100,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,696 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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BF56 HCO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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