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AY06 XHX

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 139,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords thorn in side wall of tyre leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lamps cloudy but beam pattern ok

Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,257 miles

All tyres getting low tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,925 miles

Front headlights starting to deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 126,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front headlights starting to deteriorate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 123,006 miles

Front headlights deteriorating

Front windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,069 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hose's deteriorated. (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingressed (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingressed (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front steering angle stoppers worn

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

Nearside Front head-light water ingressed

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f headlamp condensated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,254 miles

advise rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

mid exshaust mounting broken

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,325 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres feathering on inner edges

mid exshaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,233 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,233 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OS/R tyre has several small cuts in tread

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,780 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 30,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AY06 XHX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 XHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY06 XHX is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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