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AP06 FXA

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,573 mi
Last recorded162,573 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FXA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 162,573 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded on some component

Pass 16 Aug 2024 149,087 miles

Central Exhaust close to body fixing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear General suspension corrosion

Steering operation slightly stiff

Fail 12 Aug 2024 149,082 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust close to body fixing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear General suspension corrosion

Steering operation slightly stiff

Pass 24 Jun 2023 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 24 May 2022 135,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 124,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 118,331 miles

Rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 3 May 2019 104,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 85,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,535 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,874 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,874 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 63,137 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,172 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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AP06 FXA is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 AP06 FXA, 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 AP06 FXA registered?

AP06 FXA is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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