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BX06 DZO

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,992 mi
Last recorded182,992 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 DZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 182,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 176,991 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 25 Oct 2024 176,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2023 171,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 167,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 160,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 156,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 150,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 145,861 miles

Near side hand brake slightly low on efficiency

Pass 30 Dec 2016 140,361 miles

Offside Hand brake soon require attention , slow to reach efficiency

Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,945 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 131,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 85,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,772 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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BX06 DZO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX06 DZO, 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 BX06 DZO registered?

BX06 DZO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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