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FG56 RZM

2006 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,957 mi
Last recorded153,957 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 RZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,957 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2024 142,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 136,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 128,318 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,431 miles

small engine oil weap - not excessive

Fail 13 Apr 2021 121,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small engine oil weap - not excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2020 116,513 miles

Nearside headlamp image poor but just passed MOT

Offside headlamp image poor but just passed MOT

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 1 May 2018 104,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,362 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 66,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,557 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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FG56 RZM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG56 RZM, 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 FG56 RZM registered?

FG56 RZM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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