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OV06 WDK

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 163,361 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 152,858 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr lamp one of two bulbsis inoprative

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

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

Offside Front headlight image is poor

both front arms mounting bushs are worn

both headlight lens are dull

Pass 18 Oct 2022 144,429 miles

exhaust mounts corroding

front lower suspension arm bushes are in very poor condition

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side rear upper side light not working

sight wear in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,315 miles

Nearside Front fog light smashed

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 136,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light smashed

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,813 miles

Front {inner} brake pads look worn low / thin

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,750 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,740 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,703 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 62,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emission too clean

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,820 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 WDK is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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