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HW06 EKZ

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,825 mi
Last recorded199,825 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 199,825 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 190,926 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 181,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 171,794 miles

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 19 Apr 2023 171,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 9 Apr 2022 163,378 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts and are worn on the edges

Fail 8 Apr 2022 163,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres have deep cuts and are worn on the edges

Pass 27 Apr 2021 152,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box, system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 152,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box, system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin, brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 142,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,694 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,694 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,074 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front antiroll bar fouling the front suspension arm

Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,112 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,134 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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HW06 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW06 EKZ, 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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HW06 EKZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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