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AY56 BUW

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

194,390 mi
Last recorded194,390 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 194,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front o/s door mirror cover damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 165,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,018 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 132,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 127,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 127,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,021 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,730 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,003 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 76,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,304 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,286 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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AY56 BUW is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AY56 BUW, 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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AY56 BUW is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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