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DF55 VBT

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

245,444 mi
Last recorded245,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 245,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 245,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 238,336 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 238,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 225,814 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 225,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 214,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 201,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 195,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 188,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 155,095 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 155,095 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 141,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 132,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 92,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,277 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

exaust brackets broken but exaust still supported

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,072 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake disc faces deep pitting and corrosion

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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DF55 VBT is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF55 VBT, 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 DF55 VBT registered?

DF55 VBT is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is DF55 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 VBT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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