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AK06 NBA

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2026 157,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 154,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 150,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 149,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 145,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 141,441 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 137,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 137,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 135,726 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 135,725 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 133,291 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,306 miles

Light misting on fuel filter housing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 128,306 miles

Light misting on fuel filter housing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,506 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 121,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 109,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 93,753 miles

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

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,753 miles

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,827 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge. Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,917 miles

All brake discs are corroded. Nearside rear tyre is worn low on outer edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,730 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,313 miles

Hand brake lever has alot of travel.

Nearside indicator side repeater lamp lens is missing.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Drivers side rear tyre is VOID of tread on outer edge and cut in side wall! Drivers side front tyre is VOID of tread on inner edge and cut in side wall!

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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AK06 NBA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK06 NBA, 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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AK06 NBA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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