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LY55 NLO

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,039 mi
Last recorded152,039 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,039 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes worn both sides/plenty of life left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underbody including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2024 148,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 145,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone / link arm / bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,979 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides / lenses deteriarated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone / link arm / bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,861 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 119,386 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,984 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,896 miles

all brake disks rusting

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,810 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,002 miles

n/s rear brake disk rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,712 miles

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

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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LY55 NLO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY55 NLO, 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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LY55 NLO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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