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SV56 WWL

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,076 mi
Last recorded177,076 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 177,076 miles

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

both headlamp beam images poor

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front orange drive lamp inoperative

parking brake effort requirement on limit

Fail 17 Sep 2025 177,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp beam images poor

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front orange drive lamp inoperative

parking brake effort requirement on limit

Pass 3 Oct 2024 172,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 171,356 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 122,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,118 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 115,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 105,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,111 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bottom bush worn

o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush worn

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r shock absorber bottom bush worn

o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,804 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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SV56 WWL 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 73.9%.

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 SV56 WWL, 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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SV56 WWL is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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