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OE56 VPD

2006 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VPD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 164,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 162,635 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

nearside dipped beam flickers slightly when first put on

Pass 15 Apr 2021 157,692 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 157,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,559 miles

both front headlamp lenses dull

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn and perished

rear row of seat stored away at time of test limiting visual inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,883 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

both front brake flexy hoses perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,816 miles

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

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 marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,676 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,865 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 117,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,319 miles

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

centre exhaust hangers corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,319 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hangers corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 109,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 102,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,653 miles

o/s/r upper light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,418 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 VPD is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPD, 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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OE56 VPD is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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