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H5 CSL

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,694 mi
Last recorded158,694 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 158,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

low handbrake performance

Pass 25 May 2023 153,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 153,311 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 151,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 151,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,338 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 147,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 140,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,705 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 119,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 114,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 105,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 94,643 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,547 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,547 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,142 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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H5 CSL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H5 CSL, 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 H5 CSL registered?

H5 CSL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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