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OV06 BLZ

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,864 mi
Last recorded173,864 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 172,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 166,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 162,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 156,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 153,245 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 153,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 145,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF beam pattern faulty. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail NSF flexi hose is very badly split. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,360 miles

Both headlamp lenses partially dissipated.

Offside Rear Handbrake only just passed test.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 117,750 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 105,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 31,667 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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OV06 BLZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OV06 BLZ, 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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OV06 BLZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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