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LD06 VEV

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,535 mi
Last recorded197,535 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 197,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 196,481 miles

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

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

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

power steering is working but not correctly

steering rack worn

Fail 24 Feb 2021 196,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

power steering is working but not correctly

steering rack worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 189,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 180,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 174,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 174,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 165,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 164,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 163,702 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2014 148,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 148,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 132,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,012 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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LD06 VEV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD06 VEV, 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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LD06 VEV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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