2006 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · SD51 APD
2006 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 210,392 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD51 APD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 210,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD51 APD MOT History
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 (SD51 APD) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SD51 APD Mileage History
- 05/05/2023188,343 mi
- 26/04/2024196,672 mi+8,329 mi
- 27/04/2024196,672 mi
- 17/06/2025210,361 mi+13,689 mi
- 23/06/2025210,392 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 10,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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