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GJ56 LDF

2006 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,261 mi
Last recorded152,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 152,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

odd rear light units/reflectors

poor beam image from dip beam headlamps

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,582 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 147,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 134,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 127,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,447 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,717 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,861 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 LDF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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