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EA56 OTB

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,804 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,970 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,921 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,163 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 66,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,184 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edgd

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edgd

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,115 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,642 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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EA56 OTB 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 82.6%.

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 EA56 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 OTB registered?

EA56 OTB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EA56 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 OTB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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