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FH06 VDP

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,530 mi
Last recorded213,530 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 213,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 201,886 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 201,886 miles

Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 194,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 178,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 158,084 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 158,084 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Headlamp (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 141,964 miles

n/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 30 May 2017 141,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f foglamp not working

Pass 27 May 2016 130,858 miles

RECOMMEND WIPER BLADES

Fail 25 May 2016 130,850 miles

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

RECOMMEND WIPER BLADES

RECOMMND TRACKING

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,886 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 104,367 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear low monitor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear low monitor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,969 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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FH06 VDP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH06 VDP, 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 FH06 VDP registered?

FH06 VDP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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