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AO56 ZHC

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,511 mi
Last recorded159,511 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZHC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,511 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, Front bushes worn and causing movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,607 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 122,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s horn inop

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,433 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,689 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,404 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,030 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,030 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AO56 ZHC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO56 ZHC, 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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AO56 ZHC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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