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VT55 BWY

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,913 mi
Last recorded153,913 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 153,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 153,884 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 150,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 147,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,072 miles

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass secured badly with tape

Nearside headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside headlamp glass deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 134,597 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,597 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,738 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 128,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 122,488 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 100,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,161 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 60,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,792 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,792 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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VT55 BWY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VT55 BWY, 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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VT55 BWY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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