2006 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · N3 WPE
2006 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 151,096 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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N3 WPE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2021
- 151,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N3 WPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Volvo Xc70 (N3 WPE) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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