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GF56 LPK

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,222 mi
Last recorded185,222 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 185,222 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around inner tread 225/45/17

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 180,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arch cover due to worn steering limiters

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 175,325 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively possible complete driveshaft? (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 171,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 171,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both head lamps cloudy no visible pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very weak (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 169,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 169,124 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Back box bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clasp faulty o/s/r and rear middle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 155,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint bolts into hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 147,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 137,005 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 128,562 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 128,560 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,375 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,576 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GF56 LPK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF56 LPK, 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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GF56 LPK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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