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GJ06 XJO

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,820 mi
Last recorded178,820 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 178,820 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 178,820 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 177,332 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 175,950 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 171,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

h/brake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2021 168,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 165,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 165,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 159,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,843 miles

Both Rear Tyres Distoreded and slight worn on outer edge

Exhaust rear box hangar broke (still supported)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,440 miles

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

fuel filter corroded..e.m.l on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 141,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

fuel filter corroded..e.m.l on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 133,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,193 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,669 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,173 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XJO is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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