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VO06 GXB

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

267,659 mi
Last recorded267,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 GXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 267,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 243,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 228,235 miles

Offside Rear hand brake lags behind n/s/r

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 228,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake lags behind n/s/r

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 222,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 222,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 214,930 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 206,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 197,030 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 196,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 187,615 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 178,862 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 168,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,366 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front steering rack end slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2015 157,366 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front sidelight poor

offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,371 miles

slight play in offside front steering track rod

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,418 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,328 miles

centre exhaust bracket weak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,476 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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VO06 GXB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO06 GXB, 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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VO06 GXB is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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