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BL06 VDY

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,176 mi
Last recorded137,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VDY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 128,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,747 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,677 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,310 miles

nearside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,069 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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BL06 VDY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL06 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL06 VDY registered?

BL06 VDY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is BL06 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 VDY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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