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RV06 LGC

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,467 mi
Last recorded227,467 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 LGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 227,467 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2020 227,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

hand brake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2020 226,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2019 221,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 221,410 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 214,593 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 208,257 miles

Both front steering arms slight movement

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 198,226 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens clouding (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 198,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Nearside offside (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Both front tyre has a cut the length of which is not excess of 25 mm but starting to expose cords

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens clouding (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 178,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 178,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 162,627 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 144,179 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 144,179 miles

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

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

unable to determine movement in steering arms due to track rod end condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 123,772 miles

Nearside front steering arm slight movement

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,577 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,713 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,058 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 LGC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

RV06 LGC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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