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GJ06 UWW

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,166 mi
Last recorded135,166 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 133,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,281 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,281 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,025 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 110,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 75,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 75,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 67,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UWW is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ06 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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