2006 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · GL55 LPO
2006 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 214,943 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 LPO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 214,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 LPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo Xc70 (GL55 LPO) between January 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL55 LPO Mileage History
- 21/01/200947,767 mi
- 06/01/201066,539 mi+18,772 mi
- 07/01/201182,803 mi+16,264 mi
- 20/01/2012101,006 mi+18,203 mi
- 01/02/2013121,003 mi+19,997 mi
- 31/01/2014136,153 mi+15,150 mi
- 12/02/2015150,159 mi+14,006 mi
- 13/02/2015150,159 mi
- 12/02/2016163,994 mi+13,835 mi
- 10/02/2017175,672 mi+11,678 mi
- 13/02/2018182,208 mi+6,536 mi
- 05/02/2019185,492 mi+3,284 mi
- 10/02/2020187,638 mi+2,146 mi
- 01/03/2021188,282 mi+644 mi
- 08/11/2021190,840 mi+2,558 mi
- 12/10/2022201,043 mi+10,203 mi
- 18/10/2022201,176 mi+133 mi
- 25/10/2023214,943 mi+13,767 mi
Average of roughly 11,328 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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