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BJ56 TXO

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TXO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight noise from front of vehicle possible wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,654 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2024 142,653 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2023 138,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,851 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy but beam pattern still ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,630 miles

both rear tyres & n/s/front close to limit

front lower suspension arm bushes weak

headlamp lenses deteriated

n/s/front rack end slight play

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers weak

both rear tyres & n/s/front close to limit

front lower suspension arm bushes weak

headlamp lenses deteriated

n/s/front rack end slight play

o/s/rear brake binding & pads been overheated

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 119,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Bolt in tyre New tyre rqd ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,168 miles

Front Outer ABS rings corroded on both drive shafts

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 110,089 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Outer ABS rings corroded on both drive shafts

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,082 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,342 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,457 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,409 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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BJ56 TXO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ56 TXO, 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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BJ56 TXO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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