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EF06 UZW

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 UZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 115,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 111,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 107,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 103,665 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 98,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 93,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 86,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,654 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lock stop wearing

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lock stop wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Rear Number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorating

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp glass starting to deteriorate

Rear Number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,847 miles

head lamp washers leaking at front of vehicle

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,896 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,116 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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EF06 UZW is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF06 UZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF06 UZW registered?

EF06 UZW is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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