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C499 NEV

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,438 mi
Last recorded96,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 NEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 96,438 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,681 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 94,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 83,780 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyrre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyrre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015
Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,625 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,429 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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C499 NEV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C499 NEV, 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 C499 NEV registered?

C499 NEV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for C499 NEV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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