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BW55 TKT

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 TKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,984 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,492 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,492 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake travel

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,411 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,149 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,179 miles

Engine upper stabiliser bush worn

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,297 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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BW55 TKT is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW55 TKT, 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 BW55 TKT registered?

BW55 TKT is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BW55 TKT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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