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FV06 OCA

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,177 mi
Last recorded163,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 163,177 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 163,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,737 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 147,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 133,006 miles

Emmisions to low to be tested

Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Emmisions to low to be tested

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,500 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,070 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,056 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,181 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,179 miles

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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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FV06 OCA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV06 OCA, 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 FV06 OCA registered?

FV06 OCA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 OCA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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