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AK56 YCO

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,043 mi
Last recorded167,043 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 167,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 161,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 153,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,639 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 146,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps /offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 137,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outside edges

Fail 23 Oct 2019 137,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear on outside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,804 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 123,774 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 109,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 96,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,383 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,383 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,825 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,643 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK56 YCO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 YCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 YCO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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