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AF56 UPX

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,721 mi
Last recorded137,721 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,077 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 132,077 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,159 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,159 miles

Rear Seat belt missing Folded, # WILL REFUSE TO TEST IN FUTURE#. (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,129 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 117,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,625 miles

Hand brake come near to it limit of travel.

Lower torque reaction bolt loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The OS of the engine, OS wish bone bush, Lower engine mounting damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only one horn working

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hand brake come near to it limit of travel.

Lower torque reaction bolt loose

Nearside Head light dipped beam bulb flickering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The OS of the engine, OS wish bone bush, Lower engine mounting damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only one horn working

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,895 miles

Both head light starting to mist over

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut to the inner wall but not down to the cords

Offside Dipped beam bulb has slight flickering

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

Only one horn working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both head light starting to mist over

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut to the inner wall but not down to the cords

Offside Dipped beam bulb has slight flickering

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

Only one horn working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,280 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,894 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,894 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall unable to see cords

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,003 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 UPX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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