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AV56 NEU

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,701 mi
Last recorded203,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NEU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 203,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 203,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 201,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2022 201,428 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2021 198,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 197,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 197,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 184,980 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 184,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 175,188 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 175,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,684 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 159,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 152,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 145,829 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2012 139,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 139,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 123,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 123,350 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,234 miles

Cut on O/S/F Tyre less than 25mm not deep enough to reach cords

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

O/S/F Flexible brake pipe starting to crack

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

one horn not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,847 miles

o/s/f marker light n/w

Fail 25 Sep 2009 75,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f marker light n/w

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 NEU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV56 NEU, 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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AV56 NEU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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