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GJ56 UXB

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

offside front wheel rim bent

offside park brake effort slightly low

rear exhaust brackets heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temporary repair to offside rear lamps unit

Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,977 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbones forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust brackets corroded / weak

rear passenger seats removed at time of test

temporary repair to offside rear lamps unit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,226 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

temporary repair to offside rear lamp unit

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,400 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres wearing inner edges

heavy corrosion to centre exhaust bracket

temporary repair to offside rear lamp unit

temporary repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,240 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

temporary repair to offside rear lamp unit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,467 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,493 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake shoes noisy inoperation/ squeal

washer tank tube cap missing??

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

VIN plate / missing?????

handbrake shoes noisy inoperation/ squeal

washer tank tube cap missing??

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre [outer] side wall deep cut close to limits

screen washer bottle tube cap missing

vehicle VIN plate missing???

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,912 miles

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

near side front tyre [outer] side wall deep cut close to limits

screen washer bottle tube cap missing

vehicle VIN plate missing???

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 UXB is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXB, 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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What year was GJ56 UXB registered?

GJ56 UXB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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