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FN56 GDZ

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

243,249 mi
Last recorded243,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 243,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 243,061 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 235,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 235,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 217,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2024 217,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2023 208,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 190,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 189,964 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of the sidelight's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of the sidelight's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 173,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has a lot of tevel

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 173,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has a lot of tevel

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 165,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens' fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,679 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 133,953 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,902 miles

front pads low

long handbrake

osf wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,898 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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FN56 GDZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FN56 GDZ, 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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FN56 GDZ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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