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BG56 KWL

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,445 mi
Last recorded159,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,528 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror does not give a veiw to rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,040 miles

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

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

rear brake discs v,rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,842 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Fail 29 Mar 2013 81,842 miles

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

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,934 miles

both rear and nearside front brakes slightly juddering

nearside upper tail light not working

rear brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,728 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,728 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,345 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 KWL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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