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RO06 VTD

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

179,534 mi
Last recorded179,534 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 179,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 177,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 176,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 171,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 167,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 163,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 159,897 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 159,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,486 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 84,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,533 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 VTD is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RO06 VTD, 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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RO06 VTD is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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