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WJ56 VSN

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VSN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 159,937 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible Inner Rack Arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 159,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible Inner Rack Arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 140,609 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,658 miles

Parking brake just meets MOT requirements!!

Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 126,124 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective under subfraim metal mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective under subfraim metal mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 118,063 miles

Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 112,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 108,981 miles

rear exhaust mettle mounts corroded/poor

Fail 12 May 2017 108,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust mettle mounts corroded/poor

Pass 16 May 2016 105,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 99,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 89,971 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 84,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust has had alternative clamp fitted to hold bracket

Pass 19 May 2011 84,008 miles

exhaust has had alternative clamp fitted to hold bracket

Pass 7 May 2010 71,531 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ56 VSN is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ56 VSN, 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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WJ56 VSN is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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