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VU56 AXK

2006 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,606 mi
Last recorded146,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AXK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 146,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,729 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arm front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 132,729 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arm front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,356 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,916 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,664 miles

o/s/f headlight electronic adjuster does not work

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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VU56 AXK is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU56 AXK, 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 VU56 AXK registered?

VU56 AXK is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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