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J8 BSV

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,061 mi
Last recorded206,061 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BSV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 206,061 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 200,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 200,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 190,670 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 190,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 181,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre small cuts in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2018 181,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre small cuts in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2017 172,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 159,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

damage to front number plate

Fail 12 Feb 2015 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,323 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,472 miles

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

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 109,472 miles

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,035 miles

windscreen is scratched in drivers zone slightly

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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J8 BSV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J8 BSV, 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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J8 BSV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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