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DN55 GCV

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,336 mi
Last recorded170,336 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 GCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 170,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 170,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 158,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 158,311 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS ........... (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEAD LAMPS .......... (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,609 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ...............

FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES LOOKING TIRED ..........

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ...............

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT ............

Fail 21 Apr 2021 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ...............

FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES LOOKING TIRED ..........

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ...............

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT ............

Pass 6 May 2020 131,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,817 miles

Nearside Front wishbone front bush...........

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wishbone front bush...........

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,111 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear red LED sidemarker light not working

Offside Rear nail in center of tread

Fail 1 May 2015 96,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 96,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 91,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,799 miles

off side rear tyre cut

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,289 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,858 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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DN55 GCV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN55 GCV, 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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DN55 GCV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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