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LH06 TOW

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,469 mi
Last recorded215,469 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH06 TOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 215,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 212,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 209,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 209,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split to canvas at ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 193,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 182,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 162,476 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Central Exhaust flange correded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 162,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust flange correded

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 140,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,320 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,090 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,069 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,254 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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LH06 TOW 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 81%.

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 LH06 TOW, 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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What year was LH06 TOW registered?

LH06 TOW is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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