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FV06 OBN

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,911 mi
Last recorded152,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 152,911 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,296 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 14 Jul 2025 151,296 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 150,088 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 150,088 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 144,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 138,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,848 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,016 miles

Nearside play in steering arm

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,793 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 967,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,211 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding

Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding

off side front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,227 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,103 miles

Front discs slightly pitted inner surfaces

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,000 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 OBN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FV06 OBN, 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 FV06 OBN registered?

FV06 OBN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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