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H1 XOP

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests50 (38 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,435 mi
Last recorded76,435 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 XOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

38 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,736 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,390 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,481 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroding

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged .

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the edges /close to wear bars .

Stone chipped windscreen .

Fail 28 Sep 2023 98,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2023 71,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Only Just Met Minimum Requirement

Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Not Intact (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Only Just Met Minimum Requirement

Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,806 miles

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

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

hand brake has very long travel

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,775 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 63,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,339 miles

Handbrake lever on max travel , requires repair or adjustment

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 57,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyc convertor (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,350 miles

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

chips in the windscreen

exhaust clamp is broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chips in the windscreen

exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,006 miles

Exhaust front pipe leaking slightly at flexi section

Management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,787 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Chip in the windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure hub bolt is missing (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Chip in the windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,753 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,753 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,265 miles

chips in the windscreen

exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,189 miles

chip in the windscreen

rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,340 miles

nearside rear tyre inner & outer wall s slightly torn

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,397 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,309 miles

front brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,846 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall, but within limits

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,069 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm front bushes have movement

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,300 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm front bushes have movement

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,177 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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H1 XOP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H1 XOP, 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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H1 XOP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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