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CE06 MLJ

2006 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 98,970 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight wear outer edges of both rear tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2025 93,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight wear outer edges of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,357 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,486 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,927 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,927 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre poor condition and nail in tread

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,184 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,184 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

both rear tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s rear light damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,063 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s rear light damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,167 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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CE06 MLJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE06 MLJ, 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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CE06 MLJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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