MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush splling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlights not showing beam pattern on aim test (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Slight imbalance on all brakes
Wishbone bushes splitting
Exhaust corroding
Exhaust hangers broken and knocking
O/SR brake binding
Rear tyres getting low, cracking and worn on inside edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust corroding
Exhaust hangers broken and knocking
O/SR brake binding
Rear tyres getting low, cracking and worn on inside edge
Slight imbalance on all brakes
Wishbone bushes splitting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both rear tyres worn heavily on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
emissions too low to read
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
emissions too low to read
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY56 DDA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DY56 DDA, 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 DY56 DDA registered?
DY56 DDA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2006.
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