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RO06 VSP

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,387 mi
Last recorded127,387 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 VSP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 127,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 124,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,155 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,443 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Disc's Badly Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Disc's Badly Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,108 miles

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

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

near side front shock has no damping effect but is not leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,364 miles

Nearside front shock absorber seaping oil

Offside front shock absorber seaping oil

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,075 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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RO06 VSP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO06 VSP, 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 RO06 VSP registered?

RO06 VSP is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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