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GJ56 XEX

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

217,353 mi
Last recorded217,353 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 217,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 210,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 200,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 193,522 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 193,522 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 186,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 186,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 179,813 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 179,813 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 173,682 miles

Nearside Front The wheel is slightly out of shape, on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2019 173,682 miles

Nearside Front The wheel is slightly out of shape, on the inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 166,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,659 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear nearside wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,787 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,136 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,380 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 21,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 XEX is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

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

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