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GJ56 XFA

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

211,270 mi
Last recorded211,270 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 211,270 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 211,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 210,722 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 209,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 209,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 208,604 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 208,604 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 206,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 203,969 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 203,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 199,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 193,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 180,879 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODED

HEADLIGHTS DULL

Pass 30 Nov 2015 171,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 171,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 160,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust corroded.

rear tyre tread low.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 160,663 miles

exhaust corroded.

rear tyre tread low.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 140,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 140,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,693 miles

front tyre tread just in limits.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 118,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyre tread just in limits.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,249 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,135 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,995 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 XFA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

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

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