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EJ06 DKA

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 169,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 169,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 163,102 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 163,102 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working all extra additional bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( slight ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - ( rear wiper missing ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,728 miles

Engine undertray present

Nearside Rear Noise from hub when wheel rotated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 154,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine undertray present

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Noise from hub when wheel rotated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,220 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 144,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (FRONT BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (FRONT BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,845 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,364 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 66,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,885 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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EJ06 DKA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ06 DKA, 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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EJ06 DKA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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