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AP56 CXX

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,869 mi
Last recorded50,869 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 CXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 50,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 50,869 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush poor condition / De-bonding & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear & offside front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 47,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush poor condition / De-bonding & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear & offside front shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,343 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,576 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,354 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slighty damp

Offside Rear Lower Anti roll bar link rod ball joint worn

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,115 miles

Both rear and o/s/f shock absorbers damp

Pass 30 May 2018 41,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,352 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,811 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 38,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,189 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked

offside rear tyre side walls cracked

one center exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 34,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,455 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 26,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,915 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from rear differential

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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AP56 CXX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP56 CXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP56 CXX registered?

AP56 CXX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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