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BJ06 OGP

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,501 mi
Last recorded186,501 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 177,028 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 177,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 169,619 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 169,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 152,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 140,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,552 miles

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,559 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 9 May 2013 88,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 11 May 2012 74,000 miles

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn very low and perished

Fail 11 May 2012 74,000 miles

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

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

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn very low and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,378 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 OGP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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