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CU56 NUW

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 NUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,822 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,212 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,896 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 65,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,966 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mountings are defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,265 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded off of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,071 miles

Central Rear exhaust support brackets fractured

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output part faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output part faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,780 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corrode

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear exhaust support brackets corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corrode

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,320 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,431 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,686 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has a deep cut but no cords expose.

offside rear tyre has a deep cut but no cords expose.

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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CU56 NUW is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU56 NUW, 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 CU56 NUW registered?

CU56 NUW is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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