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BJ56 UGE

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

220,385 mi
Last recorded220,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 220,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 212,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 203,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 199,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 193,117 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE NOT LOCKING POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION

Fail 21 Jul 2021 192,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit READING OF 0.57 TAKEN [PLATE READS 0.51] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE NOT LOCKING POSSIBLE FUEL CONTAMINATION

Pass 15 Jul 2020 187,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 175,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 162,614 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 162,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 148,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,906 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade poor BUT CLEARING SCREEN

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 132,906 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade poor BUT CLEARING SCREEN

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 117,740 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 117,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,857 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,150 miles

Light Corrosion to rear discs

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

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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BJ56 UGE is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BJ56 UGE, 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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BJ56 UGE is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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