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ML56 KPX

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,754 mi
Last recorded157,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 157,754 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 152,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 140,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,475 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 134,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,240 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 88,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,437 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,437 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,598 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 KPX 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 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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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