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FV06 BLZ

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner corrosion

both front suspension arms front bushes worn and play

both rear shocks and coil springs badly corroded

brake hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust badly corroded and cracked deteriorated,slight leaks/blow,

nearside bonnet catch sticking

parking brake performance internal fault

possible wheel bearing noise

steering play

underbody and components corroded- badly

Fail 1 Apr 2026 128,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner corrosion

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arms front bushes worn and play

both rear shocks and coil springs badly corroded

brake hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust badly corroded and cracked deteriorated,slight leaks/blow,

nearside bonnet catch sticking

parking brake performance internal fault

possible wheel bearing noise

steering play

underbody and components corroded- badly

Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated and play

Nearside bonnet catch sticking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm bush movement

Offside Rear parking brake performance low, imbalance

engine /gearbox mount worn

shock absorbers and rear coil springs badly corroded

steering knock, slight play

underbody and component corrosion/badly

Pass 26 Mar 2024 126,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet nearside catch sticking

both front suspension arms bushes separating and movement

component corrosion

springs and shock absorbers badly corroded

steering knock

Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded o/sf and both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear clicking noise on rotation

anti skid temporarily off message

coolant level low

Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,478 miles

both front arms bushes separating and play

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust badly corroded and rear silencer outer skin deteriorated badly

underbody and components corroded- badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,843 miles

bonnet sticking

both front wishbones bushes split

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pipes corrosion

ns reg lamp not working

parking brake performance low

springs badly corroded, components corroded- badly corroded

steering play

tyre treads perishing, nsf tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,227 miles

both front arms bushes separating and slight play

exhaust badly corroded

ns reg lamp not working

osr seat belt stalk mechanism sticking

some components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2018 115,797 miles

exhaust join and silencer badly corroded

grease around osf cv boot

rear tyre edges worn

some component corrosion

steering and bushes slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,204 miles

fuel tank damp?

front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,052 miles

both front arms bushes separating and play

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 96,052 miles

both front arms bushes seperating and play

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,302 miles

exhaust rear corroded

exhaust/air noise

front suspension arm bushes seperating and slight play

nsf cv boot slight grease leak

nsr internal brake grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,109 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,100 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 63,109 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads low & discs corroded inner

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,896 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 49,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,727 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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FV06 BLZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 FV06 BLZ, 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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FV06 BLZ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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