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A7 DVR

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 157,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 156,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 153,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 150,093 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link slight play

park brake reserve travel low

Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 146,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,054 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 123,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 119,149 miles

NSR number plate lamp dim.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,319 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 115,319 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,136 miles

front discs slightly worn

surface rust on font and rear discs

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,194 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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A7 DVR is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A7 DVR, 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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A7 DVR is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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