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FM56 UXK

2006 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

295,049 mi
Last recorded295,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 295,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 278,292 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSR & NSR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 261,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 245,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 230,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 215,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 194,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 178,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 147,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 147,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty in places

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty in places

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing unevely on inner edges

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,446 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,160 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FM56 UXK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FM56 UXK, 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 FM56 UXK registered?

FM56 UXK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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