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FY06 TVM

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

218,679 mi
Last recorded218,679 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 TVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 218,679 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 May 2021 218,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 203,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 203,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 183,247 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 183,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 156,848 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 156,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 135,401 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 23 May 2016 135,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust mounts insecure but exhaust system still being supported.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 12 May 2015 120,062 miles

Centre exhaust mounts broken but exhaust system still being supported.

Front brake pads worn low, 2mm.

Offside front and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,911 miles

tow bar wiring test fails (coming into test soon)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,909 miles

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

nearside main beam pattern incorrect

tow bar wiring test fails (coming into test soon)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,093 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 TVM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

FY06 TVM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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