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DU55 XCF

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,397 mi
Last recorded178,397 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 178,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 173,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn, pitted offside and nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 156,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 148,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,531 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 140,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,991 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,682 miles

Front flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,613 miles

headlamps beam images poor

nearside and offside front flxi brake hoses poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 119,593 miles

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

headlamps beam images poor

nearside and offside front flxi brake hoses poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,878 miles

handbrake lever near to having no reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,878 miles

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

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

handbrake lever near to having no reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,490 miles

Emission too clean to obtain print out

Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,231 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the outside edge

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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DU55 XCF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU55 XCF, 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 DU55 XCF registered?

DU55 XCF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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