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AV56 EJN

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 156,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,277 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 150,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 148,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 140,327 miles

handbrake reserve travel slightly high

Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,409 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 138,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 135,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,906 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 132,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 129,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,162 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,162 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,618 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,960 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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AV56 EJN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV56 EJN, 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 AV56 EJN registered?

AV56 EJN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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