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FY06 BVK

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,803 mi
Last recorded168,803 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 168,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 140,538 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,782 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,690 miles

nsf lower arm bushes split slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf lower arm bushes split slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,409 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,677 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 17 Mar 2010 30,647 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 10 Mar 2009 26,565 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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FY06 BVK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY06 BVK, 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 FY06 BVK registered?

FY06 BVK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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