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G7 DGE

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,089 mi
Last recorded68,089 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,089 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses in slightly poor condition only just met requirements advise cleaning

corrosion to both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 14 Feb 2025 67,974 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

corrosion to both front and both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings

plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S. light staying on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens in poor condition advise cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens in poor condition advise cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings

plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2022 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,336 miles

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

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

Front shockers corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 66,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front shockers corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 64,700 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted O/S REAR BRAKE PAD LINING DETACHED FROM BACKING (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,503 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,741 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting poor condition

osr brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,785 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)

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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G7 DGE is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 G7 DGE, 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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G7 DGE is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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