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LC06 LXL

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,885 mi
Last recorded173,885 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 173,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 165,172 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose one of the mounts has detached form rear silencer, two still attached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2024 163,957 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 149,382 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 149,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,205 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 62,705 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,760 miles

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

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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LC06 LXL is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC06 LXL, 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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LC06 LXL is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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