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AF56 UPW

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,774 mi
Last recorded190,774 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 190,774 miles

ENGINE OIL GETTING

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 177,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 162,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 162,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 147,597 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 147,597 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 129,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,754 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,960 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,799 miles

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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AF56 UPW is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF56 UPW, 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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What year was AF56 UPW registered?

AF56 UPW is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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