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FY56 KMM

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,009 mi
Last recorded182,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 KMM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 178,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 176,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 171,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 166,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 148,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,384 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear section of exhaust has severe localised corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,853 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear section of exhaust has severe localised corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,384 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,384 miles

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

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

both center exhaust brackets not attached

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,794 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,963 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 KMM is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY56 KMM, 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 KMM is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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