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DY06 RKN

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,140 mi
Last recorded195,140 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 RKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 195,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 191,577 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 191,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 189,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 188,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 185,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 182,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 182,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 175,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 172,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 168,833 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 163,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 158,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 154,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 147,773 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 147,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 141,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,721 miles

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

front brake pads gettin very low

not able to check emissions as annalyzer cannot detect a blip

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

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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DY06 RKN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY06 RKN, 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 DY06 RKN registered?

DY06 RKN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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