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CU56 AXV

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,525 mi
Last recorded132,525 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 AXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

inner edge of n/s/rear tyre worn advise early replacement

Fail 20 Jun 2014 101,660 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,368 miles

exhauste system mounts corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,679 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,263 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,263 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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CU56 AXV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU56 AXV, 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 CU56 AXV registered?

CU56 AXV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CU56 AXV safe to buy?

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