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OV06 NPP

2006 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

207,289 mi
Last recorded207,289 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 NPP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 207,289 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brakepipes corroded under plastic coating

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2021 187,670 miles

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes & droplinks

Fail 26 Oct 2021 187,670 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes & droplinks

Pass 17 Nov 2020 173,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 173,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 166,272 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 166,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 158,221 miles

Handbrake has long travel but has reserve.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 157,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Handbrake has long travel but has reserve.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 147,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,976 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,766 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 110,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,992 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 NPP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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