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FN55 CYU

2006 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,716 mi
Last recorded221,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 CYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 221,716 miles

Headlamp aim only just meets requirements

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 209,570 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 204,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT HAS SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / 225/45WR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / 225/45WR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 204,686 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side INOP ON BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT HAS SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / 225/45WR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / 225/45WR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 199,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 199,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 189,130 miles

Handbrake Lever Has Reserve Travel

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 189,128 miles

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

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

Handbrake Lever Has Reserve Travel

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 184,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 178,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 172,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 157,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 157,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 156,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 150,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 134,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,271 miles

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

front discs worn

o,s,f. side marker inop

Fail 25 Mar 2011 126,268 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f side marker inop

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,303 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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FN55 CYU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN55 CYU, 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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FN55 CYU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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