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EK06 MRO

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 MRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 98,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,981 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 90,981 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,071 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 68,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 63,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,317 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,215 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on sidewall of tyre

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

parking brake getting weak

suspect rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly on outer wall.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,689 miles

Nearside Front 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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EK06 MRO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK06 MRO, 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 EK06 MRO registered?

EK06 MRO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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