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BL55 PRV

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,498 mi
Last recorded201,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PRV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 201,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 185,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 183,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 172,540 miles

Anti skid system requires service warning on dash.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight lens starting to go cloudy.

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 172,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti skid system requires service warning on dash.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight lens starting to go cloudy.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 162,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 162,127 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,872 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,420 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides front (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission limits were tested and met but the d.s.m. could not register the reading. vehicle passed emissions test.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission limits were tested and met but the d.s.m. could not register the reading. vehicle passed emissions test.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn.

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,798 miles

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn.

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,876 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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BL55 PRV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL55 PRV, 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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BL55 PRV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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