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A20 TME

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TME
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 95,310 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,505 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 81,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation formed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,616 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 55,240 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filter housing damp

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge, close to cord showing

o/s/f tyre low edges

Pass 30 May 2018 50,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,437 miles

Zero Smoke

Fail 19 May 2017 46,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Zero Smoke

Pass 18 May 2016 45,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 26,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,066 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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A20 TME is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 TME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 TME registered?

A20 TME is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is A20 TME safe to buy?

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