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FY56 JVD

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 JVD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 153,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

under vehicle covered in mud

Fail 30 Mar 2026 153,422 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 3 Apr 2025 148,956 miles

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

underbody covered in protective underseal inc suspention component s

Pass 7 Jun 2024 148,858 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner cv boot damp with grease

Fail 7 Jun 2024 148,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner cv boot damp with grease

Pass 15 May 2023 145,296 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner cv boot damp with grease

Fail 15 May 2023 145,296 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear brake hanging on slightly

offside front inner cv boot damp with grease

Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm mark on the middle (1.6mm is the legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 138,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm mark on the middle (1.6mm is the legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,327 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop shaft rattles

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop shaft rattles

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,016 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,172 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,172 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,315 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,881 miles

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

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

emissons to clean to detect reading

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,881 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

emissons to clean to detect reading

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,537 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,716 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,598 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,598 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,163 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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FY56 JVD is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY56 JVD, 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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FY56 JVD is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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