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HY06 NWB

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

232,898 mi
Last recorded232,898 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 NWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 232,898 miles

Only one horn works.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 232,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Only one horn works.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 228,973 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 225,989 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front water ingress in lamp unit

Pass 19 Oct 2022 223,342 miles

Front and rear registration plates faded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 218,507 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 209,610 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged not to cords been driven flat

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 203,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 194,760 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2017 184,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 174,328 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Minor dent to nearside front wheel inner rim

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 174,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust is corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

Minor dent to nearside front wheel inner rim

Nearside mirror cover missing

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 164,025 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,306 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN SMALLER THAN 40mm

N/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2013 138,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

CHIP IN N/S WINDSCREEN SMALLER THAN 40mm

N/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,926 miles

damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

front drop links showing wear

n/s/r tyre wall showing tear no cord showing

o/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

slight oil misting from power steering centre oil seal

wear showing on lock stops

Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,926 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

damage showing on n/s/r inner wheel rim

front discs heavily lipped and showing corrosion around inside edges

front drop links showing wear

front pads weearing

n/s/r tyre wall showing tear no cord showing

o/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

slight oil misting from power steering centre oil seal

wear showing on lock stops

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,540 miles

Advise 4 wheel alignment due to tyre wear at the front.

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

Nearside front side marker bulb not working. Front wipers starting to smear. Fuel flap hinge is broken. Child seat fitted to the nearside rear but the belt was not securing the child seat at time of testing.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 67,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Advise 4 wheel alignment due to tyre wear at the front.

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

Nearside front side marker bulb not working. Front wipers starting to smear. Fuel flap hinge is broken. Child seat fitted to the nearside rear but the belt was not securing the child seat at time of testing.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,820 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lips

n/s/r seat belt and rear seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lips

n/s/r seat belt and rear seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

parking brake showing slight grabbing on

rear discs showing scores, discoloration and corrosion around edges

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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HY06 NWB is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY06 NWB, 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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HY06 NWB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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