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HV56 HZA

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,420 mi
Last recorded154,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 154,420 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 145,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,918 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,603 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 109,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,025 miles

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

headlight lenses frosting

poor beam image to o/s headlight

Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight lenses frosting

poor beam image to o/s headlight

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,262 miles

headlight lenses starting to frost

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner front bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,049 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - front bushes cracking

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear tyres scrubbed out on inner/outer edges

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear tyres scrubbed out on inner/outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,280 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low(aprox 4mm)

o/s/r marker lights not working

Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r upper tail light not working

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r upper tail light not working

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,545 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front & rear wipers split on ends

n/s/f side marker light inop

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,545 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front & rear wipers split on ends

n/s/f side marker light inop

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,196 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV56 HZA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 HV56 HZA, 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 HV56 HZA registered?

HV56 HZA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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