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BJ56 UGV

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,745 mi
Last recorded212,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 212,745 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 193,174 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 175,700 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,246 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly damaged

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

chips to windscreen

headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam pattern poor.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 154,715 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam pattern poor.

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

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly damaged

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

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

chips to windscreen

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,043 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage in the center of screen but has been repaired

Fail 24 Jan 2018 107,238 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage in the center of screen but has been repaired

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,640 miles

n/s/r light cluster 50% inop

slight play evident in both front lower arm fropnt bushs /

slight smearing front wipers ./

stonechip in windscreen ./

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a frame bushes are perished very slightly

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,222 miles

rear discs starting to corrode across braking surface, 10%

Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,222 miles

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

rear discs starting to corrode across braking surface, 10%

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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BJ56 UGV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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