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DV56 XOF

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,475 mi
Last recorded244,475 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 XOF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 244,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 218,525 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing. Possible future issues of fumes entering cabin. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Has silicone applied to bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 218,492 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Driving spot lights do not extiguish when dip selected as wired to front fog light switch (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking from input area (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing which in certain circumstances may allow fumes to enter vehicle (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and n/s front arm front bushes have movement and appear to have been filled with silicone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play in lower torsion mount at engine end (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 207,099 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 193,405 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 168,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 153,058 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2019 153,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,884 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 139,284 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,492 miles

slight misting of oil on front and rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 34,215 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV56 XOF is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV56 XOF, 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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DV56 XOF is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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