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B6 LGP

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 158,756 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 158,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 149,675 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 149,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,332 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,745 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining come off backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,329 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,300 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r bumper as damage

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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B6 LGP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B6 LGP, 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 B6 LGP registered?

B6 LGP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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