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GU56 NXR

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,509 mi
Last recorded184,509 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 NXR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 184,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2025 184,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2024 180,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 180,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 173,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 167,953 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 167,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 161,461 miles

Both rear lamp units damaged not showing white light to rear.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 146,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 137,645 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,873 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,247 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,628 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,724 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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GU56 NXR is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU56 NXR, 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 GU56 NXR registered?

GU56 NXR is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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