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GJ56 XCA

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,431 mi
Last recorded179,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 179,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 174,464 miles

some discolouration of all indicator bulbs

Pass 30 Jun 2014 162,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 162,440 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 147,120 miles

NSF tyre wearing on innner edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,120 miles

NSF tyre wearing on innner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 127,988 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,012 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 XCA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

GJ56 XCA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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