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2006 VOLVO V70
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- Registration OV06BTX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 05 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 279,124 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank wet but no signs of a leak
- Upper slight p[lay in engine mount
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 279,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- fuel tank wet but no signs of a leak
- Upper slight p[lay in engine mount
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 262,211 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 262,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 247,358 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 247,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 234,773 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 234,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 218,805 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 206,079 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 190,513 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,292 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 29 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,292 MI
29 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,562 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019 29 Jun 202611 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,560 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018 29 Jun 202623 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,948 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres slightly out of shape outer edges
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,543 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,556 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,785 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,438 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,997 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 29 Jun 202611 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,997 MI
29 Jun 20265 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,531 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011 29 Jun 20268 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,062 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV06BTX was registered on 2006-03-30
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