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FY56 RXG

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 112,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 112,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 106,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 102,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,238 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 98,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 90,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Fail 29 Apr 2017 83,945 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (1.1.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,478 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,030 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,729 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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FY56 RXG 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 FY56 RXG, 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 FY56 RXG registered?

FY56 RXG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FY56 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 RXG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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