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DS06 BPO

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

208,726 mi
Last recorded208,726 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 208,726 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 204,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 16 May 2018 204,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 197,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 197,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2016 186,501 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated near to legal limit, recommend early renewal

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 23 May 2016 186,505 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated near to legal limit, recommend early renewal

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

parking brake efficiency only just met legal limit [16%] recommend early attention

Pass 28 May 2015 171,484 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate recomend early renewal

Fail 28 May 2015 171,484 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

hand brake travel high /low readings

Fail 22 May 2014 159,480 miles

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

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

front tyre pressures appear low

Pass 22 May 2014 159,480 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

front tyre pressures appear low

Pass 30 May 2013 149,279 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 149,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 138,147 miles

creaking noise from nearside front suspension?

removed item hanging from mirror prior to test [drivers view law]

Fail 29 May 2012 138,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

creaking noise from nearside front suspension?

hand brake travel high

removed item hanging from mirror prior to test [drivers view law]

Pass 25 May 2011 121,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracked screen not in prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2010 106,001 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)

Fail 4 May 2010 105,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 1 Jun 2009 81,783 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 81,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DS06 BPO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DS06 BPO, 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 DS06 BPO registered?

DS06 BPO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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