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RV06 LGN

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,134 mi
Last recorded206,134 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 206,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear, offside rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 206,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 205,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 204,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked /perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 203,581 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 203,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 202,695 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 202,695 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel either side rear hand brake not working (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 201,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 201,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 198,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front,beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" mounting block rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2019 198,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front,beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" mounting block rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 185,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/front wishbone front and rear inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 185,110 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/front wishbone front and rear inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 178,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 175,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 175,011 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 156,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,803 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 LGN is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LGN, 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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RV06 LGN is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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