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LT56 UHM

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,498 mi
Last recorded165,498 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UHM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 165,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 157,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 157,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 153,194 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 98v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 98v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 122,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 98v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/65/16 98v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 111,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,334 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2012 74,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,515 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 7 Sep 2009 39,806 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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LT56 UHM is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LT56 UHM, 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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LT56 UHM is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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