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WG55 UDY

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,828 mi
Last recorded158,828 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UDY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 158,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 154,330 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front and rears (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in steering rack /end

Pass 18 Dec 2023 150,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

play in steering rack / ends

shocks weak in operation

Pass 19 Dec 2022 148,536 miles

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

Front suspension struts corroded

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

slight play in steering rack /ends

suspension weak in operation

Fail 19 Dec 2022 148,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front suspension struts corroded

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

slight play in steering rack /ends

suspension weak in operation

Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,319 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside slight play in steering rack /end

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 144,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside slight play in steering rack /end

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,439 miles

shock absorbers weak in operation

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2020 140,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

shock absorbers weak in operation

Pass 6 Dec 2019 136,086 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 136,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 131,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 131,268 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 16 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside inner rack end has excessive play

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,257 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 118,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,474 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 107,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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 22 Dec 2014 92,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,696 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WG55 UDY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WG55 UDY, 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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WG55 UDY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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