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GF55 ZXS

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,450 mi
Last recorded141,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ZXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 141,450 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,450 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.6mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 107,066 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 107,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,282 miles

Brake lever has reserve travel

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,596 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,558 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,936 miles

both headlights deteriorated

fuel filter shows a sign of leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,936 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

fuel filter shows a sign of leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,773 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,283 miles

Both rear doors child locked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undershields fitted unable to check fully

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,438 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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GF55 ZXS is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 ZXS, 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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What year was GF55 ZXS registered?

GF55 ZXS is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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