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EK56 UDN

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 167,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 166,111 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 166,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 160,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 157,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 156,037 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside front tyre showing radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 156,037 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside front tyre showing radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 153,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 153,575 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,091 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 124,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,928 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EK56 UDN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 EK56 UDN, 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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EK56 UDN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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