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GJ56 XCD

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,555 mi
Last recorded186,555 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 186,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipe has slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 159,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,760 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 122,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,021 miles

** REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS VERY POOR **

*** tyre tread depths = o/s/f & n/s/f = 3.0mm *** , n/s/r = 4.0mm , o/s/r = 4.5mm ***

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,215 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 XCD is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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