CarVerify

Free Car Check

R123 PAP

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PAP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,588 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 134,584 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 131,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,297 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 127,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,839 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 123,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,288 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,288 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,515 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,238 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R123 PAP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R123 PAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R123 PAP?

You can check the full history of R123 PAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R123 PAP registered?

R123 PAP is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is R123 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 PAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R123 PAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R123 PAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.