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AO06 JGY

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

252,624 mi
Last recorded252,624 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 252,624 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 252,622 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 245,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 239,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 226,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 226,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 213,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 201,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 201,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 191,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 183,083 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 172,197 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 172,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Mirror missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 152,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge and cut in sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,461 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 136,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 91,127 miles

osf tyre inner side wall has a cut/split in the inner side wall

Fail 29 May 2013 91,127 miles

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

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

osf tyre inner side wall has a cut/split in the inner side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 46,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,929 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO06 JGY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO06 JGY, 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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AO06 JGY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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