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L7 XCC

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,284 mi
Last recorded190,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XCC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 190,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 176,562 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Apr 2024 176,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 163,113 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2023 163,113 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,671 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 155,671 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 148,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 215/65x16

Pass 28 Apr 2020 144,998 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 144,997 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,081 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,675 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,834 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres distorted

surface corrosion on all suspension

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,834 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres distorted

surface corrosion on all suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,262 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,561 miles

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

Nearside mirror housimg and repeater lamp are slightly damaged.

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

One of three offside tail lamps' bulbs isn't working.

Fail 1 May 2013 84,858 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged (REPLACE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

n/s front marker light not working

slight misting of oil o/s front shock absorber

Pass 1 May 2013 84,858 miles

n/s door mirror damaged (REPLACE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

n/s front marker light not working

slight misting of oil o/s front shock absorber

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,822 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,872 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

possible play in offside front lower ball joint

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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L7 XCC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 L7 XCC, 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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L7 XCC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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