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FE06 YJF

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,470 mi
Last recorded220,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 YJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 220,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/mirror glass

Fail 1 Apr 2019 220,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/mirror glass

Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,428 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet rams weak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 174,428 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet rams weak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,816 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 118,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,552 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted

front pads wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspect lower gearbox/engine mount debonding

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,494 miles

slight play in nsf strut top mtg

Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,494 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nsf strut top mtg

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,204 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 60,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,046 miles

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,448 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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FE06 YJF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE06 YJF, 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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FE06 YJF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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