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FY06 EBV

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,369 mi
Last recorded171,369 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 171,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 171,369 miles

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 166,417 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 166,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 156,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,049 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 153,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,892 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 136,840 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 136,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Wishbone REAR Bush Deteriorated

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLIT/CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLIT/CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wishbone REAR Bush Deteriorated

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,008 miles

Front FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front OUTER WALL DAMAGED/CUT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front OUTER WALL DAMAGED/CUT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 May 2016 124,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 122,329 miles

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 May 2015 122,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 119,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,758 miles

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

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

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 EBV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY06 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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