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FY06 TVT

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,773 mi
Last recorded205,773 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 TVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 205,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 205,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 199,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 189,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 181,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 173,104 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 173,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 161,574 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,981 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 155,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 150,691 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 145,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 145,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 138,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,834 miles

Both front tyres inner edge starting to wear

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped sill adequately supported

Fail 15 Mar 2012 133,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres inner edge starting to wear

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped sill adequately supported

Pass 24 Feb 2011 106,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,345 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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FY06 TVT is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 TVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY06 TVT registered?

FY06 TVT is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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