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BJ56 UGO

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 128,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 119,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 119,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,365 miles

POWER STEERING STIFF

Fail 6 Jun 2019 114,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

POWER STEERING STIFF

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,724 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 108,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,915 miles

Exhaust Hangers center box broken but still supporting system

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Hangers center box broken but still supporting system

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,364 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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BJ56 UGO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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