MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
O/S mirror loose (insecure)
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))
Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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