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FE56 AXH

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,893 mi
Last recorded166,893 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 154,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 141,930 miles

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

condensation inside o/side headlamp

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,817 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 103,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced surface crack in lens.not causing beam pattern concern (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x patches of cords showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut on inner band (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced surface crack in lens.not causing beam pattern concern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb innop (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,621 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,655 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2013 73,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,717 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,179 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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FE56 AXH is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 FE56 AXH, 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 FE56 AXH registered?

FE56 AXH is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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