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B8 JFG

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

257,738 mi
Last recorded257,738 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 257,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 242,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake lazy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 242,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake lazy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 218,588 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 218,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 195,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 162,706 miles

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

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

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

judder on o/s/ f brake disc

Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,482 miles

225/45/17 94w hankook

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

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

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,772 miles

225/45/17/94w hankook

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriorateing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn to limit

Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,772 miles

225/45/17/94w hankook

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriorateing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,194 miles

225/45/17/94w hankook

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

wear lip on front brake discs

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,275 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread and has some damage to outer sidewall

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,275 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread and has some damage to outer sidewall

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,846 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken off

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,354 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,497 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,497 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 39,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise tracking is checked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,347 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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B8 JFG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 B8 JFG, 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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B8 JFG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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