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GJ56 LCX

2006 Volvo XC70

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 86,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,231 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,435 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded to outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded to outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 66,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,274 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 47,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,519 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 43,519 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,928 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,548 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GJ56 LCX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ56 LCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ56 LCX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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