2006 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · OV56 VMM
2006 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 206,276 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV56 VMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 206,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV56 VMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volvo V70 (OV56 VMM) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OV56 VMM Mileage History
- 31/12/2022182,718 mi
- 03/01/2024185,557 mi+2,839 mi
- 07/01/2025196,768 mi+11,211 mi
- 15/01/2025196,978 mi+210 mi
- 14/01/2026206,276 mi+9,298 mi
Average of roughly 7,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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