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B3 TJC

2006 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,505 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning new bulb fitted now working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,495 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,869 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 129,611 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,182 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% UNBALANCED / OFFSIDE REAR SIGNS OF OVERHEATING / PADS WORN (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 120,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 113,014 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 113,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,310 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 107,310 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,563 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,101 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 71,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2009 33,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B3 TJC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B3 TJC, 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 B3 TJC registered?

B3 TJC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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