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EX56 KFG

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 KFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 124,287 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 124,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,222 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,585 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp aim low

off side rear hand brake weak

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,583 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp aim low

off side rear hand brake weak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 95,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,136 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,721 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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EX56 KFG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX56 KFG, 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 EX56 KFG registered?

EX56 KFG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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