2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volvo V70 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,369 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,369 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.3%
    83 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    68 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: lens seriously defective2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.3%
  2. Brakes26.3%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Steering4.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volvo V70?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2006 Volvo V70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,369 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo V70?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volvo V70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).