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BF56 TGV

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,212 miles

Front Lower Both front inner discs corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 136,212 miles

Front Lower Both front inner discs corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,168 miles

knocking noise at front

Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,258 miles

knocking noise at front

park brake travel

Fail 10 Nov 2020 134,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

knocking noise at front

park brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,299 miles

park brake lever has a lot of travel and low effort on drivers side

Fail 5 Nov 2019 133,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake lever has a lot of travel and low effort on drivers side

Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,039 miles

headlamp beam images very poor

Fail 29 Oct 2018 131,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp beam images very poor

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 77,427 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,544 miles

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

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

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

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 TGV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TGV, 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 BF56 TGV registered?

BF56 TGV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is BF56 TGV safe to buy?

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