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LB55 DMX

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,300 mi
Last recorded151,300 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 151,300 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

inner rack joints have slight play

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Fail 14 Dec 2015 151,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

inner rack joints have slight play

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 17 Dec 2014 141,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 141,629 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,536 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 128,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,728 miles

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 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)

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 19 Dec 2012 115,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 3 Dec 2011 104,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,365 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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LB55 DMX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB55 DMX, 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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LB55 DMX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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