2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volvo XC70 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,047 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,047 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Brakes27.6%
  3. Suspension20.2%
  4. Body & chassis7.0%
  5. Steering6.5%
  6. Tyres5.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volvo XC70?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2006 Volvo XC70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,047 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volvo XC70?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volvo XC70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).