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RE56 COA

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 COA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim broken & rattling

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim broken & rattling

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Parking brake has excessive travel

Under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,540 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

park brake has excessive travel

Fail 27 Aug 2024 142,540 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

park brake has excessive travel

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,842 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on insides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,990 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,819 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,795 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,871 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both inner steering rack joint's

Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joint's

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,830 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,463 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,921 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake disc pitted/corroded on inner & outer surfaces

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake disc pitted/corroded on inner & outer surfaces

slight movement upper steering column bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

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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RE56 COA is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE56 COA, 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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RE56 COA is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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