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2006 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · D8 UMS

D8 UMS

2006 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 119,061 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO XC70
Year / Origin
2006 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
119,061 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
2401cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in July 2025 with 119,061 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of mechanical concern in mid-2023. While the 2023 failure highlighted specific suspension and lighting issues, the subsequent passes without advisories indicate that the previous owner addressed the necessary repairs and has maintained the vehicle to a standard operating level. At 119,061 miles, this twenty-year-old Volvo has clocked significantly below the national average, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The usage pattern is consistent, with an increase of 2,077 miles recorded between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, and 1,875 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low-frequency usage suggests light travel but often masks the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems if the car sits stationary for extended periods between annual tests. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the July 2023 failure for excessively worn arm bushes on both the nearside and offside sides indicates a vulnerability to rubber component fatigue on this model. The 2024 defect regarding a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease requires a close look to ensure the pipe was fully replaced rather than merely cleaned or hidden from the tester. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, checking the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of brake lines is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not led to undetected environmental corrosion.
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D8 UMS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 119,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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D8 UMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo Xc70 (D8 UMS) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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D8 UMS Mileage History

  1. 29/07/2022113,250 mi
  2. 20/07/2023115,088 mi+1,838 mi
  3. 26/07/2023115,109 mi+21 mi
  4. 17/07/2024116,984 mi+1,875 mi
  5. 15/07/2025119,061 mi+2,077 mi

Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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