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HV56 ZWU

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,013 mi
Last recorded68,013 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,013 miles

N/S front tyre cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Stone chip in front number plate

Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,013 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S front tyre cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Stone chip in front number plate

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,006 miles

Both bushes on N/S/F lower control arm spilt and perishing

Both bushes on O/S/F lower control arm spilt and perishing

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall (No cords exposed)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,382 miles

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

both rear tyres mishaped

slight play n/s/f droplink

slight smear front wipers

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,402 miles

minor chips in windscreen

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

wear showing in n/s/f drop link

wear showing in n/s/r drop link

Fail 11 Nov 2010 36,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

minor chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

slight damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

wear showing in n/s/f drop link

wear showing in n/s/r drop link

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,137 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 ZWU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

HV56 ZWU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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