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BG56 KWK

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,698 mi
Last recorded214,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 214,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 197,636 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 197,636 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 174,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 150,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,026 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 114,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer support bracket rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,507 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,154 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,100 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 KWK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG56 KWK, 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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BG56 KWK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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