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GJ56 XCP

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,590 mi
Last recorded155,590 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,590 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & nearside cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both & nearside cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,529 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 147,529 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,655 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror unit loose but still secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel has little reserve (near excessive)

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,452 miles

O/S mirror loose (insecure)

Fail 22 Oct 2018 132,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective Adjustment control lever. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S mirror loose (insecure)

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

Offside O/S wiper poor.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,615 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 118,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,310 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,310 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,570 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 89,570 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,255 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,807 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 XCP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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