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OE06 EBO

2006 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

183,091 mi
Last recorded183,091 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 EBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 183,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 182,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 173,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 173,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plys and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 164,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,868 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 152,866 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 141,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,867 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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,628 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 112,949 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 98,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 90,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 62,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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OE06 EBO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OE06 EBO, 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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OE06 EBO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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