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DV06 TVZ

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,194 mi
Last recorded121,194 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 TVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,194 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 121,191 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,848 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,754 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,044 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 96,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has restricted free movement

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,539 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,255 miles

chid seats fitted nearside and offside rear

Fail 16 Jan 2016 83,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

chid seats fitted nearside and offside rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,301 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,386 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but system is still secure

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2013 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but system is still secure

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,819 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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DV06 TVZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV06 TVZ, 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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DV06 TVZ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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