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FL06 HGU

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,493 mi
Last recorded247,493 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 HGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 247,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 247,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 233,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 233,236 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 212,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 196,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 183,296 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres distorted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 183,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 169,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 162,945 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 162,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 146,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 144,058 miles

Centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front headlight dull

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 144,058 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front headlight dull

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 133,474 miles

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)

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

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 112,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 112,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FL06 HGU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL06 HGU, 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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FL06 HGU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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