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K30 SDF

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests43 (30 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69.8%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 SDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

30 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,853 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 93,260 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment . manifold

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

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

no reverse lights

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,398 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front shock absorber misted in oil

n/s inner steering rack end has movement

Fail 3 Jan 2025 90,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oi leak

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front inner tie rod end has movement

n/s front shock absorber misted in oil

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,499 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 86,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 102,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 82,580 miles

Emissions not tested Due excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,686 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,271 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,519 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,650 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,755 miles

Rear parking brake need adjusting

Pass 15 May 2019 71,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,867 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,368 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)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,433 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,777 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

anti-skid light and message displayed

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,258 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,825 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,366 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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K30 SDF is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.8%.

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 K30 SDF, 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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K30 SDF is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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