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J3 VXC

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,584 mi
Last recorded181,584 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 181,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 176,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 176,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 173,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 173,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 170,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,429 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 164,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 151,181 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 141,650 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 138,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,749 miles

advise inner and outer edges of front tyres worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 133,745 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise inner and outer edges of front tyres worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 122,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,725 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,304 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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J3 VXC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J3 VXC, 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 J3 VXC registered?

J3 VXC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is J3 VXC safe to buy?

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