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FY55 VAF

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 96,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,948 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,278 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,427 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,067 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,067 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,236 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,943 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,346 miles

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

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

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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FY55 VAF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY55 VAF, 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 FY55 VAF registered?

FY55 VAF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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