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FY06 JZC

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,712 mi
Last recorded152,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 JZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 147,532 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all shock casings corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 143,178 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2019 143,167 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 110,384 miles

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

Nearside Front side wall damage

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed very slight (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Rear deep cuts in both rear tyes

Rear rear plate slightly insecure

personalised number plate fitted which may have incorrect letter spacing

Fail 5 Feb 2017 110,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front side wall damage

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed very slight (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres perished

Rear deep cuts in both rear tyes

Rear rear plate slightly insecure

personalised number plate fitted which may have incorrect letter spacing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 100,874 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2015 93,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,859 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 JZC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

FY06 JZC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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