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ML56 KMJ

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,184 mi
Last recorded174,184 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 174,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 174,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 156,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 153,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 148,058 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,911 miles

exhaust hanger corroding

rear discs deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroding

air con rad deteriorating

both head light covers deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,754 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

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

both head light covers deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2019 137,093 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,524 miles

air con rad deteriorating

exhaust hangers corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air con rad deteriorating

exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,285 miles

air con rad deteriorating

back box deteriorating

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front a.b.s ring broke

air con rad deteriorating

back box deteriorating

both front tyres worn on the inside and close to marker bars

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,086 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

air con fins deteriorating

hand brake poor

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,086 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

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

air con fins deteriorating

hand brake poor

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,181 miles

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,336 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,004 miles

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

air con rad deteriorating

hand brake high

n/s/r hand brake only just met requirements

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres cracking on inside and outside side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,004 miles

air con rad deteriorating

hand brake high

n/s/r hand brake only just met requirements

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres cracking on inside and outside side walls

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,083 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges plus close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,671 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs badly corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,968 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake disc

exhaust mounts corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,390 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 KMJ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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