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SY56 OVC

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,907 mi
Last recorded106,907 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,116 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,114 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,114 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,968 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 44,968 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S repeater lamp loose inside mirror housing

Tyres tread depths between 2mm and 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,369 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing but system is still secure

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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SY56 OVC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY56 OVC, 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 SY56 OVC registered?

SY56 OVC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SY56 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 OVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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