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FM06 BXL

2006 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 100,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,198 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,198 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,230 miles

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

brake pipes covered in undereal

Pass 26 May 2017 31,890 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 25 May 2017 31,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,136 miles

rear seats stowed away for w/chair

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,859 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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FM06 BXL is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM06 BXL, 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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What year was FM06 BXL registered?

FM06 BXL is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is FM06 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 BXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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