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FE56 XKH

2006 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,384 mi
Last recorded179,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XKH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 179,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front head lamp lenses deteriorated/cracked, both headlamp patterns dim

drivers seat belt very slightly frayed

n/s/f strut top mounting slightly noisy

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

rear brake discs slightly lipped

various small stone chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes perished/worn

various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2026 179,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front head lamp lenses deteriorated/cracked

drivers seat belt very slightly frayed

n/s/f strut top mounting slightly noisy

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

rear brake discs slightly lipped

various small stone chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes perished/worn

various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 20 May 2025 170,836 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 170,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 170,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 170,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system corroded

plastic undertrays fitted beneath engine and along nearside and offside rear of the vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2023 170,679 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust system corroded

plastic undertrays fitted beneath engine and along nearside and offside rear of the vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2022 170,110 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 170,088 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 170,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached cv joint insecure in hub(bolt missing) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached securing bolt broken(insecure) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear coil spring not correctly seated.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,710 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,690 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 150,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges. n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 97,703 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,955 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,955 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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FE56 XKH is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 XKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE56 XKH is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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