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LS06 UWL

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,741 mi
Last recorded169,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 UWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 169,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,324 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 167,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 167,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective washer split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 141,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 141,800 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 141,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,699 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 105,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,907 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,414 miles

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,106 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 33,141 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 UWL is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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