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EG56 GVN

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,130 mi
Last recorded164,130 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG56 GVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 164,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 147,653 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 139,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 118,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,424 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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EG56 GVN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG56 GVN, 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

How do I check the history of EG56 GVN?

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What year was EG56 GVN registered?

EG56 GVN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EG56 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG56 GVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG56 GVN have outstanding finance?

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