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KP56 LHX

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,491 mi
Last recorded158,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 158,491 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 158,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 158,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 156,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 149,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not checked due to flap locked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 144,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake low on reserve travel

Fail 13 Dec 2019 144,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken temp PRS clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake low on reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,704 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,178 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,874 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,408 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,946 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,562 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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KP56 LHX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KP56 LHX, 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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KP56 LHX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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