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FE56 XKB

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,360 mi
Last recorded224,360 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 224,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Minor Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn May be lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Bracket bent unable to test (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 224,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Minor Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn May be lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Bracket bent unable to test (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 216,199 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 216,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

vehicle underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 205,808 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 205,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 194,033 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 187,510 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 180,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 167,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 155,435 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 155,435 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 143,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 131,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,223 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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FE56 XKB is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 XKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE56 XKB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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