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HV56 ZWH

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,272 mi
Last recorded158,272 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel, requirements only just met may need adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,215 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel, requirements only just met may need adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,549 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 138,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,901 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,901 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,903 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

head lamps slightly out of focus

near side front outer door trim damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,966 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

offside headlamp aim not tested

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,591 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn near to limit

front registration plate slightly damaged

headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

nearside mirror slightly loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,591 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn near to limit

front brake discs worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

front tyres worn to wear bars

headlight glasses starting to deteriorate

nearside front outer brake pad worn near to limit

nearside mirror slightly loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,976 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear door damage

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,154 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 78,154 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,360 miles

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

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

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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HV56 ZWH is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 HV56 ZWH, 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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HV56 ZWH is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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