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BJ06 OCU

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,669 mi
Last recorded170,669 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 170,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r outer side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens frosting

Fail 7 Apr 2021 170,669 miles

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r outer side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens frosting

Pass 24 Apr 2020 166,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 153,979 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,699 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall has small cracks

Fail 7 Mar 2018 142,699 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall has small cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,510 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror glass frosty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,646 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,646 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,847 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,847 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/side rear tyre slight cracking side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 82,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/side rear tyre slight cracking side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,697 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,726 miles

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

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

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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BJ06 OCU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ06 OCU, 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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BJ06 OCU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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