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AU06 VST

2006 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,950 mi
Last recorded167,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VST
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

hand brake handle travel to high

Fail 3 Mar 2018 167,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

hand brake handle travel to high

Fail 19 Oct 2017 162,640 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 156,510 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML warning light on

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 150,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 150,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 138,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 138,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,110 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are perished

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 VST is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VST, 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 VST is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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