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EY06 RUC

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 RUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 180,699 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front inner cv boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 167,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 160,856 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 160,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 155,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 155,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 150,485 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 150,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 145,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged not showing white light

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 121,349 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut/leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 113,339 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Fail 3 May 2016 113,339 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 103,406 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 103,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 91,855 miles

Nearside rear sidemarker leds not working

Fail 8 May 2014 91,855 miles

Nearside rear sidemarker leds not working

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,982 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 81,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,678 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 1 May 2012 71,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,547 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,547 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,889 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,131 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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EY06 RUC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EY06 RUC, 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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EY06 RUC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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