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G59 GUY

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 GUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 160,756 miles

REAR BRAKES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 28 Nov 2024 158,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,632 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Under-tray fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 29 May 2019 139,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 128,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Approx 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Screw in N/S/R Tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2016 121,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,287 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,287 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,674 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

small cut on o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

small cut on o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,225 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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G59 GUY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G59 GUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G59 GUY registered?

G59 GUY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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