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FE06 PHJ

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,635 mi
Last recorded154,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 154,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 141,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both indicators intermittently not operating [ suspect switch fault ?]

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 11 Mar 2021 126,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,671 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 119,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,916 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,916 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,556 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,491 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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FE06 PHJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE06 PHJ, 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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FE06 PHJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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