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GJ56 HKG

2006 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

228,081 mi
Last recorded228,081 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 228,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 212,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 205,913 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 205,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner(rack)end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 200,348 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2018 200,348 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 192,989 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear shocks weak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 192,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear shocks weak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 183,813 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 183,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 173,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2015 173,331 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2014 162,319 miles

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

front wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 162,315 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 150,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Sep 2013 150,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2012 139,932 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 139,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 134,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 125,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 125,388 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,670 miles

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

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

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 HKG is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 HKG, 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 HKG is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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