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OE56 VLM

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,083 mi
Last recorded169,083 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VLM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 158,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 150,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,930 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 127,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,842 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,334 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,998 miles

Front Discs Corroded

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)

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,565 miles

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)

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 VLM is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE56 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

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