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BJ56 UHB

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,120 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,413 miles

Advise damage to o/s rear lamp

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,228 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

fuel flap hinge broken

offside rear lower lamp unit damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

fuel flap hinge broken

offside rear lower lamp unit damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,270 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated, exhuast system still supported

fuel flap hinge damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,210 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,133 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 UHB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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