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AY56 GCO

2006 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,533 mi
Last recorded222,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 GCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 222,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 219,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 219,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 216,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in debris unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 216,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in debris unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 216,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 211,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 211,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 203,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 196,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 187,312 miles

EX KNOCK AT REAR

HEADLAMPS DIM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 5 Apr 2016 187,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD LEAKING (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

EX KNOCK AT REAR

HEADLAMPS DIM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 20 Mar 2015 181,421 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

O/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Turbo manifold cracked and slight leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 181,378 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

O/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Turbo manifold cracked and slight leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 174,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 165,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,085 miles

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

Oil leak

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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AY56 GCO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY56 GCO, 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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AY56 GCO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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