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KM56 DVA

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 DVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,894 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,315 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Seat Belts Lightly Frayed Alone Edge

Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Front Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated, Tread Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Very Low Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Deteriorate

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Surface Corrosion

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,962 miles

front pads appear low.

o/s wiper split.

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,641 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 62,641 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,036 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,199 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,783 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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KM56 DVA is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KM56 DVA, 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 KM56 DVA registered?

KM56 DVA is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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