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DV56 KJY

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,881 mi
Last recorded101,881 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 101,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,342 miles

Parking brake lever to high

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,944 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Rear Upper both side lights not working

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,341 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,849 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,310 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,190 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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DV56 KJY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 DV56 KJY, 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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DV56 KJY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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