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VK06 VTG

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,616 mi
Last recorded154,616 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 154,616 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 154,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 22 Oct 2024 149,674 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes on the front frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 149,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached most forward bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes on the front frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,827 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 122,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,661 miles

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

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))

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

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

nearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated - light intensity slightly reduced

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated - light intensity slightly reduced

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2019 108,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,747 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear body damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 97,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear body has damage

offside wing mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

Fail 5 May 2017 97,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear body has damage

offside wing mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,321 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped on inside

Offside wing mirror casing damged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded/lipped on inside

Offside wing mirror casing damged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,341 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2014 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake discs lipped/corroded

offside wing mirror casing damaged

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,945 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

nearside and offside rear disc brakes worn

Pass 4 May 2012 59,685 miles

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

Offside wing mirror damaged (sharp edges repaired with tape)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 59,683 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror damaged (sharp edges repaired with tape)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 49,779 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror casing damaged (sharp edges repaired using tape)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,900 miles

quite alot of handbrake travel . mot eficiencies met

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,529 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 VTG is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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