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KP06 BUW

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,145 mi
Last recorded189,145 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 189,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 183,995 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens tarnished ,just starting to affect pattern

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

child seat at offside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion and slight blows in exhaust system

front tyres worn more on inner edges

some handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2022 175,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 167,114 miles

cambelt cover missing

Fail 7 Apr 2021 167,068 miles

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

cambelt cover missing

child seat at offside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front discs worn ,advise renewing with pads

Pass 26 Mar 2020 162,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn)(replacement required (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over min )(min1.5mm at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 154,260 miles

Front Brake pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

engine timing cover missing

hand brake leaver has long travel

Fail 7 Apr 2018 139,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

engine timing cover missing

hand brake leaver has long travel

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,888 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,154 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 97,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,045 miles

N/S/F Sidemarker not working

Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Sidemarker not working

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,279 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fuel flap hinge broken

N/S/F Side marker light not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,550 miles

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

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,993 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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KP06 BUW is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP06 BUW, 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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KP06 BUW is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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