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M5 EDS

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,975 mi
Last recorded152,975 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 EDS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,365 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16. 98V. Pirelli Scorpion m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16. 98V. Pirelli Scorpion m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 137,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16. 98V. M+S Pirelli Scorpion (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16. 98V. M+S Pirelli Scorpion (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16. 98V. Pirelli Scorpion M+S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre is nearing the min depth limit ,but is ok for the MOT test at this time. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre is nearing the min depth limit ,but is ok for the MOT test at this time. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust joint corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,088 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust joint corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Unable to see outter sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear marker light inoperative

unable to see outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,577 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside front and rear running lights inop

Rear brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 44,674 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,884 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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M5 EDS is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M5 EDS, 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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M5 EDS is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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