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OE56 VLK

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 167,279 miles

both front wishbones has slight free play in front bushes

both rear tyres bold inner

slight free play nsf drumstick

Fail 5 Jan 2018 166,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front wishbones has slight free play in front bushes

both rear tyres bold inner

slight free play nsf drumstick

Pass 14 Jan 2017 158,041 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 158,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 158,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 145,320 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 145,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 133,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 115,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,259 miles

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

osr.tyre.worn.on.inside.edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,259 miles

osr.tyre.worn.on.inside.edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,882 miles

osf tyre wearing very low on inside edge

Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,882 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing very low on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,266 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,372 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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OE56 VLK is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE56 VLK, 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 OE56 VLK registered?

OE56 VLK is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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