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FY06 BVJ

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,184 mi
Last recorded133,184 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,184 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 133,184 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,177 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,961 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,909 miles

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,268 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Both suspension arms steering limiter worn

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view End of zone "A" chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 122,268 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Both suspension arms steering limiter worn

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view End of zone "A" chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 118,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,768 miles

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

Stone ship in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stone ship in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,230 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,653 miles

BOTH rear tyres have wear to inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking/perished inbetween tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,129 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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FY06 BVJ 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 75%.

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 FY06 BVJ, 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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FY06 BVJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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