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SV06 VRP

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,487 mi
Last recorded147,487 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VRP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 147,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

sill not fully tested due to covers

Pass 6 May 2025 144,760 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear subframe mount's corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,353 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill's not fully tested due to cover's

Pass 4 May 2023 135,967 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 135,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 131,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

inner and outer sills have covers so not fully tested

Pass 20 Apr 2021 125,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 125,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush fell out, front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 121,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 118,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,299 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,619 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inside

Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,619 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inside

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,299 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 62,299 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,926 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,207 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV06 VRP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV06 VRP, 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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SV06 VRP is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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