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EK06 MTJ

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,614 mi
Last recorded134,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 MTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,739 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,881 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,548 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,902 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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EK06 MTJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 EK06 MTJ, 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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EK06 MTJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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