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EK56 UEO

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,163 mi
Last recorded159,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 159,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,301 miles

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit.

Fail 15 Jan 2025 149,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,832 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 127,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require rear discs and pads (metal to metal) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,916 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,586 miles

n/s/r upper side light not working.

o/s/f head lamp lens diss-coloured.

o/s/f lower arm (rear) bush starting to split/de-bond.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,109 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,095 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 UEO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

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

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