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DA55 VOF

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,365 mi
Last recorded188,365 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 188,365 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 188,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 188,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 181,701 miles

Engine covers/Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2023 181,701 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Offside/nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 181,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 173,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,986 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,984 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 153,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 146,575 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,933 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 136,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,397 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,816 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,167 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA55 VOF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA55 VOF, 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 DA55 VOF registered?

DA55 VOF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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