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GJ56 UXE

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 154,654 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2017 146,234 miles

HeadlampsStarting To Frost

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 146,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

HeadlampsStarting To Frost

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 142,124 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 135,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,561 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,288 miles

both front brake dises worn and inner faces corroded

both rear brake dises corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,184 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake dises worn and inner faces corroded

both rear brake dises corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,013 miles

Several stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,896 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)

Several stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,042 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,042 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,949 miles

O/s/r tyre tread getting low.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,031 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,456 miles

front brake pads getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread getting low at 3mm

stone chip in bottom of drivers side of windscreen

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 UXE is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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