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KE56 LGL

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,511 mi
Last recorded179,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 179,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 174,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 164,720 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 156,129 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 148,601 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 148,601 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 141,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 137,336 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 130,269 miles

Nearside Rear OIL MISTING ABOVE REAR SHOCKER

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,006 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 18 May 2017 112,052 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,602 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,599 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,156 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,996 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LGL is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KE56 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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