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GL06 AKU

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 AKU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 140,661 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,885 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear exhaust section deteriorated at support bracket area

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

power steering pump slightly rough under operation

the exhaust join at the rear of the DPF is deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering pump slightly rough under operation

the exhaust join at the rear of the DPF is deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,046 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 67,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 67,045 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,438 miles

amber warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2010 54,438 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

amber warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 40,795 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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GL06 AKU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL06 AKU, 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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GL06 AKU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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