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GJ56 XFC

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 157,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,120 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 128,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight damage to n/s tail light lens

Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight damage to n/s tail light lens

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,369 miles

exhaust rear box hanging bracket broken

front brake pads worn

long travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,373 miles

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

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

high travel on handbrake

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,373 miles

high travel on handbrake

trigger point not met

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,084 miles

rear discs corroded and lipped

slight movement both sides front lower arm front bushes

trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,703 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,900 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 XFC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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