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AV56 EKC

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 146,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 145,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 144,227 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 144,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,500 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,892 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 112,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 112,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

anti skid lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,729 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged marked yellow chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged marked yellow chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

anti-skid service required message present on the message display abs/esp warning light not illuminated at the time of test

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,235 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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AV56 EKC 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 73.9%.

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 AV56 EKC, 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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What year was AV56 EKC registered?

AV56 EKC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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