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BG06 BRX

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

224,454 mi
Last recorded224,454 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 224,454 miles

warning message on dash

Fail 11 Mar 2025 224,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

warning message on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2024 214,955 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 214,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 208,238 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 208,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 200,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 193,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 193,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 187,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 176,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 164,132 miles

cond of rear exhaust mount

Fail 12 Mar 2018 164,132 miles

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

cond of rear exhaust mount

Pass 9 Mar 2017 153,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 153,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,071 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 113,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

airbag light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner edges worn on front tyers

nearside rear tyer outer edge worn

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

inner edges worn on front tyers

nearside rear tyer outer edge worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

covers fitted preventing full inspection

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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BG06 BRX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BG06 BRX, 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 BG06 BRX registered?

BG06 BRX is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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