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BG56 BPU

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,882 mi
Last recorded161,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 161,882 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 161,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 156,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 152,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 148,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 145,601 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 145,587 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack / Drumstick on both N/S & O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,607 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack / drumstick

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,656 miles

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,705 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,501 miles

No emission reading as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 31,501 miles

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

No emission reading as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,050 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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BG56 BPU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG56 BPU, 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 BG56 BPU registered?

BG56 BPU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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