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VT55 BWZ

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,875 mi
Last recorded95,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 95,875 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 90,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,748 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,645 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,783 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front marker light inoperative

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,297 miles

Anti skid warning off message light functions as it should

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,196 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,312 miles

Rear ex bracket broke

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,561 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,526 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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VT55 BWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VT55 BWZ, 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 VT55 BWZ registered?

VT55 BWZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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