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BD06 SXX

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,240 mi
Last recorded164,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,240 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 164,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 May 2020 159,083 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 152,881 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 144,939 miles

emissions too low to detect

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure at time of test

Pass 27 May 2017 132,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fadding (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter moist with oil

Fail 27 May 2017 132,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fadding (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter moist with oil

Pass 31 May 2016 120,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge {bad}

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,396 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

evidence of fuel around filter

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear parking brake noisey when applied

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,226 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

evidence of fuel around filter

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear parking brake noisey when applied

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,026 miles

front discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,708 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,420 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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BD06 SXX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD06 SXX, 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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BD06 SXX is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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