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HK55 DSU

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,779 mi
Last recorded219,779 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 219,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 219,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 209,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 209,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x4 holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 198,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 198,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 185,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 169,803 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 149,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 137,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,085 miles

front pads look low(limited vision)advise wheels off inspection asap

handbrake travel on the limit(advise attention),effiency 20% at 10 mph (16% pass)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,994 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

front pads getting down(condition of inner ones unknown due to limited vision)

handbrake travel high

wear on front discs

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,726 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,112 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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HK55 DSU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 HK55 DSU, 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 HK55 DSU registered?

HK55 DSU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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