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RJ56 BVB

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BVB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,334 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 187,333 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 178,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise - replacement (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 178,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise - replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 143,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 143,575 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,092 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 11 Sep 2018 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,738 miles

Centre exhaust bracket partly broken

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,738 miles

Centre exhaust bracket partly broken

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,281 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,281 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,855 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear view mirror housing loose

Fail 21 Nov 2011 23,855 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rear view mirror housing loose

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,690 miles

near side door mirror loose

Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side door mirror loose

Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,586 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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RJ56 BVB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RJ56 BVB, 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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RJ56 BVB is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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