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GJ06 JRO

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 70,578 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 69,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 68,684 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 67,465 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 67,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,528 miles

park brake has long travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,808 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,754 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,725 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,661 miles

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 JRO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JRO, 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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GJ06 JRO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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