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GJ06 JMV

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,647 mi
Last recorded150,647 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 150,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

wipers poor

Fail 29 May 2013 150,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2012 130,454 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,234 miles

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Handbrake has long travel but has reserve movement

Lean burn diesel engine recorded no reading on smoke meter

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,234 miles

Brake fluid level low but above min mark

Handbrake has long travel but has reserve movement

Lean burn diesel engine recorded no reading on smoke meter

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,614 miles

Evidence of front wheels having fouled inner arches.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,614 miles

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

Evidence of front wheels having fouled inner arches.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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GJ06 JMV is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GJ06 JMV, 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 GJ06 JMV registered?

GJ06 JMV is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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