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BF56 TLN

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TLN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 102,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,218 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,226 miles

Both headlights very slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,226 miles

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

Both headlights very slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,898 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,913 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

freeplay in nsf inner rack joint

rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,913 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in nsf inner track rod

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,891 miles

advise movement in o/s n/s rack arms

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,592 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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BF56 TLN is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF56 TLN, 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 BF56 TLN registered?

BF56 TLN is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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