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FE56 XKC

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 176,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 167,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 158,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 158,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,154 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,375 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 128,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,868 miles

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

both front suspension arms have slight play in rear bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2019 124,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,612 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

parking brake 16%

Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

parking brake 16%

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,607 miles

two centre exhaust mounting brackets are broken

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel filter damp

handbrake applying unevenly

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

residue on diesel filter

surface corrossion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,228 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 XKC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XKC, 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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What year was FE56 XKC registered?

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

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