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HV56 YVL

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,452 miles

Both bushes on both front lower control arms perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,452 miles

Both bushes on both front lower control arms perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,293 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

NSF fog lamp not working

NSF side marker not working

OSR side marker not working

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

N/S reverse light not working

NSF fog lamp not working

NSF headlamp hedavily condensated

NSF side marker not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSR side marker not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011
Fail 15 Sep 2011

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,379 miles

front discs lipped around edges

front pads wearing low

minor chips in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

slight wear showing in rear drop links

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,418 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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HV56 YVL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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