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SW55 DYC

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,223 mi
Last recorded146,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 146,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 137,099 miles

There is damage to the drivers door

Fail 26 Jul 2024 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Axial tie rod has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

There is damage to the drivers door

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,414 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door has damage (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 123,371 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 28 Apr 2020 121,428 miles

Suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & coated (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door mirror loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door mirror loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,570 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly insecure

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly insecure

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,195 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,587 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED AT 17%.

R/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE(WILL REQUIRE SOME ATTENTION).

SMALL TEAR AT L/H WIPER BLADE.

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,286 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,301 miles

ALL TYRE VALVE CAPS MISSING.

R/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW.(WOULD RECOMMEND CHANGING AT SERVICE OR SOONER).

WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.(WOULD RECOMMEND CHANGING AT SERVICE OR SOONER.)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,807 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 33,805 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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SW55 DYC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SW55 DYC, 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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SW55 DYC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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