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OV06 VJO

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 168,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

dangerous warning on suspension components was a computer error only

handbrake travel on limit

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

handbrake just past mot

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,309 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected rear back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic covers faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut bearing slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,309 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected rear back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic covers faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut bearing slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively front abs rings corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose system corroded but sound (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 128,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

abs rings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 128,822 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

abs rings corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 123,302 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms front bushs (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded but sound

Fail 22 May 2017 123,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nsr hand brake binding on (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms front bushs (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded but sound

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,625 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 117,623 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play noise on brake test? (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 111,490 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 111,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 104,922 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 104,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 97,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 97,613 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,870 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,496 miles

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

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

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

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 VJO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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