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GJ56 XCK

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

155,041 mi
Last recorded155,041 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 155,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 155,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightley perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 148,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,177 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,777 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 144,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 144,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Fail 14 Dec 2018 144,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,562 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 134,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

boot wont open

Pass 17 May 2017 129,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 122,928 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front ex mount fouling

Front wheel alignment requires checking

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,423 miles

o/s/r door lock only works manualy

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount rusted through

Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount rusted through

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,448 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,448 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,451 miles

advise light wiper marks n/s screen

Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,224 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 XCK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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