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FL56 DYH

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,280 mi
Last recorded174,280 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 DYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 174,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 162,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot + park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 149,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,565 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 144,564 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 135,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,211 miles

NSF tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily stepped on inner edge and worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to step on inner edge very slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,531 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,081 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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FL56 DYH is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL56 DYH, 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 FL56 DYH registered?

FL56 DYH is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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