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JA05 AFA

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 AFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 123,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,539 miles

Middle silencer outter casing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 103,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,317 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 82,317 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,593 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 76,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,215 miles

Front brake disc worn

Front brake pads 80 - 85% worn

N/S/R shockabsorber leaking slightly

O/S/F shockabsorber leaking slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc corroed

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,268 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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JA05 AFA is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JA05 AFA, 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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JA05 AFA is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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