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HT56 VAJ

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits & cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight wear/play in both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2022 134,464 miles

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

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

suspension rubbers generally beginning to age

Fail 12 Mar 2022 134,456 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,675 miles

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

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

suspension rubber joints beginning to crack and perish

Fail 4 Mar 2021 129,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

suspension rubber joints beginning to crack and perish

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just in spec for mot and offside noisy on operation

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,581 miles

Central park assist service reqd showing

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 120,581 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central park assist service reqd showing

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure weld repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,800 miles

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

Offside Front swirl air flap link arm broken

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front engine extra air mixture flap broken emissions ok

Offside Rear rear offside outer marker lamp out

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,282 miles

Offside Front Upper swirl flap air ball joint on engine missing

Offside Rear rear wiper blade carrier broken

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,713 miles

sevice due indicator on

Pass 23 May 2014 94,644 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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HT56 VAJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT56 VAJ, 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 HT56 VAJ registered?

HT56 VAJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HT56 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT56 VAJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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