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AE56 YDC

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

207,611 mi
Last recorded207,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 207,611 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 200,647 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 193,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 185,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 172,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,184 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 163,184 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 163,175 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 148,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,909 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside side repeater lens broken

Fail 24 Apr 2018 140,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside side repeater lens broken

Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,999 miles

Offside mirror caseing/indicator repeater light repaired with tape.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 119,999 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside mirror caseing/indicator repeater light repaired with tape.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,177 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 108,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,431 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,886 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 53,390 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AE56 YDC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 YDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE56 YDC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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