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HV56 PZH

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 142,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 142,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,669 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,690 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,090 miles

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Fuel flap missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 103,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edge, cuts on outer wall too cords and damaged..225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Fuel flap missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts to outer wall/worn smooth inner edge/under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge wearing smooth/outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern/image shown (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts to outer wall/worn smooth inner edge/under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge wearing smooth/outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight misting of oil from boost pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowr arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,393 miles

Bonnet second retaining device inop

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,126 miles

Nearside Front advise cut in wall of n/s/f tyre [not exposing cords]

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,126 miles

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

Nearside Front advise cut in wall of n/s/f tyre [not exposing cords]

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,871 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,669 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,026 miles

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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 PZH is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV56 PZH, 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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HV56 PZH is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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