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KU56 BXM

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,717 mi
Last recorded160,717 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 160,717 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror housing damaged but light still visable (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 May 2015 151,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 151,787 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 134,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2014 134,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 120,262 miles

both front shocks damp

rear silencer bracket corroded and broken away

Fail 20 May 2013 120,261 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front shocks damp

rear silencer bracket corroded and broken away

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,508 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,636 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Mc Phers0n strut is seeping oil from top of gland nut. chips in windscreen near A plllar,

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,576 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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KU56 BXM is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KU56 BXM, 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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KU56 BXM is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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