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MV56 AJY

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,780 mi
Last recorded158,780 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AJY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 158,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 151,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 142,501 miles

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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,314 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 129,313 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,804 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,793 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,826 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges of tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre is wearing low on tread, and has a small cut in the tread.

o/s/rear tyre is wearing low on tread.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,425 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,390 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering nuckle

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,597 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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MV56 AJY is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV56 AJY, 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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MV56 AJY is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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