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MA56 HTP

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,126 mi
Last recorded207,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 HTP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 207,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 201,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 195,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 186,816 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 186,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 174,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,278 miles

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

front inner pads getting low?

nearside front marker light not working

nearside front suspension top mount bush starting to perish

offside front disc inner surface corroding

some corrosion rear silencer

some nearside steering rack play

some perishing offside front brake hose

some wear/movement in offside rear anti roll bar mount bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Aug 2017 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

brake fluid starting to get low

front inner pads getting low?

nearside front marker light not working

nearside front suspension top mount bush starting to perish

offside front disc inner surface corroding

some corrosion rear silencer

some nearside steering rack play

some perishing offside front brake hose

some wear/movement in offside rear anti roll bar mount bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 143,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure attachment bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,018 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

N/S/R Tyre Has A Nail In It Close To The Outer edge

O/S/F Brake Disc Is Corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs are corroded

N/S/R Tyre Has A Nail In It Close To The Outer edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Brake Disc Is Corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,110 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Tyre worn Uneven On Outer edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Tyre worn Uneven On Outer edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 100,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded but not affecting braking performance

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting braking performance

rear exhaust section has broken mountings but system adequately supported

Fail 19 Sep 2011 82,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded but not affecting braking performance

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting braking performance

rear exhaust section has broken mountings but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,774 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded/worn

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,046 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount corroded but holding

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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MA56 HTP is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA56 HTP, 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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MA56 HTP is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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