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GF55 PGZ

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,647 mi
Last recorded168,647 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 PGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 168,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires have their edges rounded. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Fog light doesn't work.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 168,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires have their edges rounded. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Fog light doesn't work.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 168,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Linkage top ball joint incorrectly fitted - linkage touches shock absorber and bends itself when steering turned fully to the right. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires - wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps' cleaning device doesn't work ( both sides ).

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

Nearside Front Fog light doesn't work.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Yellow corner light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 160,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 152,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 152,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 134,036 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,154 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,333 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside non-obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2014 91,019 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside non-obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,767 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GF55 PGZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 PGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF55 PGZ is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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