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2006 VOLVO XC70
General Information
- Registration ML56FLK
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 197,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,561 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,675 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2023 21 Jun 202627 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,457 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023 21 Jun 202620 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,932 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022 21 Jun 202629 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,790 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,985 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 21 Jun 202611 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,939 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019 21 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,368 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 21 Jun 202619 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft pick up ring (3.4.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft pick up ring (3.4.2)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,244 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017 21 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,414 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,414 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,875 MI
21 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,875 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 21 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,439 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,920 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 21 Jun 202625 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- rear brake im-balance 130/100 Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,958 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011 21 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,690 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML56FLK was registered on 2006-09-30
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