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MK06 YLU

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,021 mi
Last recorded212,021 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 212,021 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 202,014 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 193,256 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 187,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner face and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

middle exhaust box corroded

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2021 180,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 180,410 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 175,662 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge and o/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 175,662 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge and o/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 167,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,875 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust box rusty

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 146,868 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust box rusty

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 127,557 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,042 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,172 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner and outter edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,172 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner and outter edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MK06 YLU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK06 YLU, 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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MK06 YLU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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