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EA06 LPY

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,200 mi
Last recorded160,200 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 160,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 157,318 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to smear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 152,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Mar 2023 148,357 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,967 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 30 Mar 2021 137,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,691 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear os rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear child seat

warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,409 miles

ns os rear tyers deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

ns os rear tyers deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Small chip in front screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,466 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA06 LPY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA06 LPY, 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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What year was EA06 LPY registered?

EA06 LPY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EA06 LPY safe to buy?

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