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CV56 PKO

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 PKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,797 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded down and away seatbelts not inspected

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 67,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT **HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded down and away seatbelts not inspected

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,381 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 66,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking/splitting to its outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front fog lamp mot working

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,443 miles

front and rear pads deteriorated

nearside brake flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,131 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,075 miles

all brake pads worn

offside front indicator flashing white

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,075 miles

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

all brake pads worn

offside front indicator flashing white

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear worn uneven

Rear Exhaust bracket almost broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,056 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,995 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 28,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,299 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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CV56 PKO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CV56 PKO, 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 CV56 PKO registered?

CV56 PKO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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