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BJ06 ODS

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

306,718 mi
Last recorded306,718 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ODS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 306,718 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 306,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp not working

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2025 300,617 miles

"Anti-skid service required" MESSAGE displayed . No warning LAMP lit

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

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

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 6 Mar 2025 300,617 miles

"Anti-skid service required" MESSAGE displayed . No warning LAMP lit

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

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

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2024 294,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 294,367 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 282,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 269,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 269,312 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 258,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 258,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 250,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 226,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 226,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear sidelight not working

Pass 23 Mar 2018 201,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 175,845 miles

head lamp lenses poor, weak pattern

Fail 30 Mar 2017 175,845 miles

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

head lamp lenses poor, weak pattern

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 157,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,550 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,763 miles

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight perishing both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,080 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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BJ06 ODS is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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