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M25 DET

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,138 mi
Last recorded172,138 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 DET
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 172,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 166,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 159,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 154,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 145,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 145,194 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 135,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,171 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s/f area behind engine covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,427 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps near side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,106 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,106 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,203 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,241 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,330 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 65,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,733 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,197 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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M25 DET is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M25 DET, 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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M25 DET is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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