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VE06 MBO

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,912 mi
Last recorded179,912 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 MBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 179,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 179,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 173,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 166,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 154,850 miles

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

anti skid service shown on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2016 154,850 miles

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

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

anti skid service shown on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2015 143,143 miles

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

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

advise engine cover and undertray

advise engine oil level on minimum

advise rear section of exhaust close to body

Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,143 miles

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

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

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

advise engine cover and undertray

advise engine oil level on minimum

advise rear section of exhaust close to body

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,187 miles

service light on (requires service)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 131,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 118,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,686 miles

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

service due

Fail 25 Sep 2012 108,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

service due

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,165 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 91,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

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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VE06 MBO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VE06 MBO, 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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VE06 MBO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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