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FE56 XKJ

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,357 mi
Last recorded54,357 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 47,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 37,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,304 miles

smoke to clean to measure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 12,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

smoke to clean to measure

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,215 miles

CRACKING IN TREAD ALL TYRES

MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,097 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,892 miles

all 4 tyre have very minor cracks present across the tread

nsf tyre has chunks missing in outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,822 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 XKJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE56 XKJ?

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What year was FE56 XKJ registered?

FE56 XKJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is FE56 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 XKJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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