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DX06 XJG

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,666 mi
Last recorded234,666 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 234,666 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 224,162 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 213,153 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 213,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 208,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 203,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 203,343 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 203,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 195,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 195,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 195,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 188,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 188,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 162,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 162,776 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 133,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 133,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 117,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 116,843 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 101,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 101,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 89,673 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,673 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2009 67,837 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DX06 XJG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX06 XJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX06 XJG registered?

DX06 XJG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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