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AU06 PDV

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,732 mi
Last recorded156,732 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PDV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 149,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,323 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 138,323 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge and split on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 135,137 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,226 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,226 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,460 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,015 miles

slight cracking in both front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,886 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,886 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one of the rear exhaust mountings has broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,827 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)

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,902 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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AU06 PDV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU06 PDV, 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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AU06 PDV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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