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ML56 KMX

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,307 miles

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

undertrays fitted front to back limiting the complete inspection of underbody

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fit to the underside of vehicle obstructing view of certain components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fit to the underside of vehicle obstructing view of certain components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2018 89,250 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,714 miles

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

Front engine cover fitted

Front engine undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,689 miles

os wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,689 miles

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

os wiper slightly smearing screen

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 KMX 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 ML56 KMX, 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 ML56 KMX registered?

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

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