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GF55 SXB

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SXB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 105,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 100,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 97,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 93,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,282 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,711 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate delaminating

offside door mirror assembly slightly insecure

rear brake discs pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

reduced braking effort to nearside rear parking brake

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,917 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SXB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 SXB registered?

GF55 SXB is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is GF55 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 SXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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