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OV06 VKB

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,627 mi
Last recorded142,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,627 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,526 miles

The near side inner steering rack end has slight play.

The rear number plate is fading.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 135,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

The near side inner steering rack end has slight play.

The rear number plate is fading.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,997 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 119,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,070 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,853 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,198 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 VKB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VKB, 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 OV06 VKB registered?

OV06 VKB is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for OV06 VKB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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