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PN56 NPA

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NPA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 108,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Rear side marker inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 101,551 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Rear side marker inoperative

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,297 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,682 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,869 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

uneven wear to offside front tyre inner shoulder, but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,327 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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PN56 NPA is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PN56 NPA, 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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PN56 NPA is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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