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EC02 DGC

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,833 mi
Last recorded173,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC02 DGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 173,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024
Pass 30 Sep 2023 164,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 158,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 153,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 146,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 137,471 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 137,471 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

emissions to clean to test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,879 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,086 miles

noise detected on o/s front drive shaft

slight damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

considerable travel evident on parking brake lever

front tyres wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,931 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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EC02 DGC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EC02 DGC, 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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EC02 DGC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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