2006 Volvo XC70 · 3,996 MOT tests
2006 Volvo XC70 reliability
2006 Volvo XC70s fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 XC70 years (3,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 39.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 144,536
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,996
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 16.3% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.4%
- Brakes16.3%
- Suspension14.4%
- Tyres5.2%
- Steering4.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.03%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.65%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.58%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Flexible brake hose excessively deteriorated 2.15%
A damaged or chafed brake hose can burst and cause sudden brake loss, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.93%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2006 Volvo XC70s fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 XC70 years (3,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.98% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.03% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Volvo XC70 shows 144,536 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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