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LS06 BVU

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,810 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 135,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,763 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,774 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,682 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner egde

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,751 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 42,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,211 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,705 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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LS06 BVU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS06 BVU, 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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LS06 BVU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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