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GJ56 CEN

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,843 mi
Last recorded197,843 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 197,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light beam masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured +Plus lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 197,843 miles

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

Coolant leak And coolant header tank empty ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light beam masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured +Plus lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 182,447 miles

Nearside Door mirror repeater lamp lens is missing.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 181,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Door mirror repeater lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 167,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 167,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 150,246 miles

Both head light lens misting over

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,246 miles

Both head light lens misting over

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre has small cut to the out side wall

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,389 miles

Front number plate cracked

OSF side marker light not working

OSF tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front number plate cracked

NS door mirror damage and glass missing

OSF side marker light not working

OSF tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,458 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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GJ56 CEN is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GJ56 CEN, 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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GJ56 CEN is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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