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CN56 EXZ

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

226,387 mi
Last recorded226,387 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 EXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 226,387 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 226,386 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 226,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt not working

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 226,250 miles

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

Parking brakes barely met the requirement

Pass 8 Dec 2017 209,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 209,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 193,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 193,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 179,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 163,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 113,827 miles

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

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

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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CN56 EXZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CN56 EXZ, 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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CN56 EXZ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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