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FY06 BVV

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 167,122 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broken but still support exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2015 146,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 140,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 134,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perrished / replace a s a p

Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perrished / replace a s a p

Pass 5 May 2012 107,054 miles

Backbox support broken, but still adequately supported

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,738 miles

FRONT AND REAR WIPERS SPLIT

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,749 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 69,749 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,897 miles

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

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 BVV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY06 BVV, 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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FY06 BVV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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