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FX56 KDF

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 KDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,825 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 100,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,116 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,317 miles

Front Both steering lock stops wearing

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded, inspect as far as possible, towing assisters inserted in springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,538 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,236 miles

slight play in both front lower arm front bushs ./slight perishing and unbonding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f side marker light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f side marker light inop

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,316 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,371 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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FX56 KDF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX56 KDF, 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 FX56 KDF registered?

FX56 KDF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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