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VK06 VTF

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,604 mi
Last recorded147,604 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VTF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 147,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner/ reward bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 128,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs illuminated on dash when engine running. indicating a fault. (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner/ reward bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 127,393 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 hangers broken. Exhaust fouling propshaft (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 109,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,812 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,811 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,044 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 6,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,826 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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VK06 VTF is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VK06 VTF, 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 VK06 VTF registered?

VK06 VTF is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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