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RV06 LEJ

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damage

Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damage

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 22 Mar 2022 93,149 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 93,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detiriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,787 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,474 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,050 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,896 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,618 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,701 miles

CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HANGER

SLIGHT DAMPNESS OF OIL N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT PERISHING FRONT BRAKE HOSES

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,451 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,953 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,953 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,936 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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RV06 LEJ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RV06 LEJ, 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 RV06 LEJ registered?

RV06 LEJ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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