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EK56 UEM

2006 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 121,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake bind.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 112,007 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,301 miles

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,792 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,716 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 53,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,848 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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EK56 UEM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEM, 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 EK56 UEM registered?

EK56 UEM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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