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J24 EWJ

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,149 mi
Last recorded195,149 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 EWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 195,149 miles

exhaust corroded

front lower wishbone bushes breaking up

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

Fail 18 Nov 2025 195,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front lower wishbone bushes breaking up

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

Pass 23 Nov 2024 188,630 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 182,662 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perishing both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 176,836 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front dustcover perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 171,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 165,734 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 146,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 141,625 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 134,357 miles

Front steering column u/j play-knocking

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

Pass 24 May 2016 127,507 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 May 2016 127,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 101,973 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 101,973 miles

Centre Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,475 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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J24 EWJ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J24 EWJ, 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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J24 EWJ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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