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FN56 GFE

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,481 mi
Last recorded155,481 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 155,481 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,168 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 126,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,041 miles

4 x 4 system disconnected.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti - skid service required

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,010 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 77,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 63,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,172 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,644 miles

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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FN56 GFE is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN56 GFE, 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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What year was FN56 GFE registered?

FN56 GFE is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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