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SW56 CZV

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CZV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,932 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 141,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,419 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 136,266 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure Fouling on crankshaft pulley (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,223 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,418 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 67,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,115 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 26,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009
Fail 9 Dec 2009 11,078 miles

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

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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SW56 CZV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW56 CZV, 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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What year was SW56 CZV registered?

SW56 CZV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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