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EO56 NXP

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,972 mi
Last recorded248,972 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 NXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 248,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 231,555 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 231,555 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 206,283 miles

Rear brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 169,397 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 169,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all drake discs worn thin/ridged

damage to n/s/r alloy wheel

hand brake feels slack poss cables???

movment in both front lower wish bone bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 143,814 miles

ant skid warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,335 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to near side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Fail 10 Oct 2011 124,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

slight damage to near side front wheel outer side tyre wall

tail door wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,197 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 120,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 114,472 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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EO56 NXP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EO56 NXP, 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 EO56 NXP registered?

EO56 NXP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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