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ML56 KMG

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,462 mi
Last recorded173,462 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KMG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 173,462 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 173,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 165,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 160,123 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 160,123 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 154,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 140,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 140,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 122,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,038 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake bind! (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,959 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,950 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,243 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 25 Jun 2010 30,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,108 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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ML56 KMG is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML56 KMG, 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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ML56 KMG is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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