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PY56 DXC

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,585 mi
Last recorded167,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 167,585 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 162,736 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All inner wishbone bushes worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, not yet excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 160,165 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 155,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,119 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded and loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 147,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded and loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc orange colour indicating over heating ,seized at some point

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both frot tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc orange colour indicating over heating ,seized at some point

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 127,341 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,517 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,465 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,970 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ns rackend has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,136 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 87,136 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,619 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,158 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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PY56 DXC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PY56 DXC, 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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PY56 DXC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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