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KE56 LDC

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,741 mi
Last recorded174,741 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 LDC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 174,741 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

various underside corroded.

Pass 25 May 2024 168,154 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 158,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inside edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S upper windscreen has a crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 158,858 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding on inside edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S upper windscreen has a crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 155,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,821 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 138,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 138,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 134,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,541 miles

Nearside side repeater dim

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,539 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside side repeater dim

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,751 miles

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,768 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,693 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

two rear exhaust brackets snapped off but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Apr 2013 97,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,685 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,996 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,972 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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KE56 LDC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE56 LDC, 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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KE56 LDC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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