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GF56 LMV

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,392 mi
Last recorded157,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 157,392 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 151,166 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 151,166 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested INOP (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 143,849 miles

Offside Front head-light deteriorating

Offside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Fail 20 May 2021 143,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Offside Front head-light deteriorating

Offside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2020 140,997 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated giving slightly blurry image

Offside Rear light cluster damaged (has been taped up)

exhaust center mounting broken (supports ok)

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,894 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 80,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,589 miles

Rear brake discs heavily pitted with rust.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,468 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GF56 LMV is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF56 LMV, 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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What year was GF56 LMV registered?

GF56 LMV is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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