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KE06 BFV

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,580 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,074 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 127,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded around joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Fail 1 Aug 2023 122,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded around joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,353 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded around joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,468 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 114,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,487 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 99,635 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 99,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 95,077 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link bent

Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar link bent

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,934 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,742 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,101 miles

front brake pads worn to 2-3mm,discs worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,766 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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KE06 BFV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 KE06 BFV, 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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KE06 BFV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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