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LD56 PVU

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,506 mi
Last recorded151,506 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 151,506 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 117,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more so inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades noisy and smearing across the screen.

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,356 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,356 miles

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

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

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,145 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,121 miles

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

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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LD56 PVU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LD56 PVU, 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 LD56 PVU registered?

LD56 PVU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LD56 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 PVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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