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FY56 VPP

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,944 mi
Last recorded173,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VPP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 173,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 173,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 170,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 169,094 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension areas corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Apr 2020 165,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 160,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 160,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 145,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 137,545 miles

chip to windscreen

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 132,278 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 132,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 May 2014 124,598 miles

air con rad in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 116,956 miles

air con rad in poor condition

front discs corroded on inner edges and have slight wear

n/s/f tyre wesring on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,276 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly corrode and pads lower than o/s/r

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 99,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,421 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,685 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 VPP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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