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SW56 VLC

2006 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VLC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,807 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,580 miles

Advise new rear tail lamps as lights are poor condition inside and are unrealisable

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

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

fuel tank straps getting rusty ,advise replacement to be sure its right

some brake judder on road test but well within a acceptable level

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,580 miles

Advise new rear tail lamps as lights are poor condition inside and are unrealisable

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps getting rusty ,advise replacement to be sure its right

some brake judder on road test but well within a acceptable level

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,314 miles

All brake discs very rusty with lying

Nearside outer sill thin

Offside outer sill thin

Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,314 miles

Offside outer sill thin

All brake discs very rusty with lying

Nearside outer sill thin

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect will need replaced shortly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake performance could be better

Rear support bracket for handbrake cable broken of axle

Fail 4 Dec 2019 102,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect will need replaced shortly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake performance could be better

Rear support bracket for handbrake cable broken of axle

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,837 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 101,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 100,302 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 100,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,817 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,414 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,929 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,985 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,070 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
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SW56 VLC is a 2006 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW56 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SW56 VLC is a 2006 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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