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ML56 KRF

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,251 mi
Last recorded175,251 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 175,251 miles

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 23 Nov 2024 174,889 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 166,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,163 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,801 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 148,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced crazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced crazed (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,294 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,294 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,891 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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,662 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 KRF is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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