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WJ06 VHY

2006 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

184,817 mi
Last recorded184,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 184,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 179,747 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 179,698 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 179,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on from start of test,also red triangle warning on also. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern visable (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern visable (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot perishing

all four discs scored and pads approx 4-5 mm

bonnet shock completely gone bonnet will not stay open without support!

boot full unable to access

front number plate broken

oil leak

rear back box corroded and blowing

coolant bottle completely empty

Pass 19 Mar 2024 175,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 168,467 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 162,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 155,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 149,503 miles

exhaust mounts detoirated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 142,284 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 127,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 127,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,937 miles

Both front outer marker lights not working, Exhaust corroded.

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 16 Feb 2012 102,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front outer marker lights not working, Exhaust corroded.

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 25 Feb 2011 86,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,943 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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WJ06 VHY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ06 VHY, 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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WJ06 VHY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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