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MT06 UWZ

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 UWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 144,304 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 144,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush's are perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush's are perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 129,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 129,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 124,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,852 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,792 miles

hand brake as long travel

hand brake poor only just passed on 16%requires attention

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,729 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 94,458 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 83,014 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 44,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,427 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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MT06 UWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT06 UWZ, 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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What year was MT06 UWZ registered?

MT06 UWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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