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WD55 BPV

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,058 mi
Last recorded163,058 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BPV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 163,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,879 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,806 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 147,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer slightly poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,233 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,663 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,951 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,934 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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WD55 BPV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD55 BPV, 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 WD55 BPV registered?

WD55 BPV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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