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FY56 JVA

2006 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,872 mi
Last recorded169,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 JVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 169,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 167,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 165,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 163,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 160,887 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 157,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 155,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 151,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 148,041 miles

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 13 Jan 2017 144,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,906 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,318 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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FY56 JVA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY56 JVA, 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 FY56 JVA registered?

FY56 JVA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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