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HV56 YVM

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,074 mi
Last recorded157,074 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 157,074 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 143,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,208 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 137,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn on edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 115,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn on edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,833 miles

exhaust supporting hangers broken

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,589 miles

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

exhaust system support mountings corroded but adequately siported

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,002 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,610 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 YVM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

HV56 YVM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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