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HV55 LGU

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

193,816 mi
Last recorded193,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 193,816 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 193,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 187,108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 186,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 182,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 165,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 165,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 159,537 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 159,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,092 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 4 Nov 2019 147,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 130,879 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,757 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,606 miles

front discs poor condition on innerside

Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 62,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,880 miles

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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HV55 LGU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HV55 LGU, 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 HV55 LGU registered?

HV55 LGU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is HV55 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 LGU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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