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W4 WBT

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

201,177 mi
Last recorded201,177 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 WBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 201,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 201,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 196,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 196,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking fuel. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. cracked and perished. 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 192,739 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 192,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake needs attention. n/s/r 90kgf o/s/r 238kgf

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 188,577 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 188,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 184,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 184,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 181,020 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 178,631 miles

Offside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2018 175,208 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 175,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 172,789 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 172,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 167,387 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 167,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,766 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 157,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 148,312 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 148,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 135,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,975 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 103,975 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,461 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,319 miles

rear exhaust mount broken (not insecure)

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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W4 WBT is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 W4 WBT, 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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W4 WBT is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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