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GJ56 XFK

2006 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,948 mi
Last recorded162,948 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 162,948 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner joints ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear parking brake only just met performance requirements

Fail 28 Mar 2017 162,722 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner joints ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear parking brake only just met performance requirements

Pass 3 Mar 2016 161,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 161,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault may have intermittent fault on system (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 143,990 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 143,579 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front top suspension mount bearing is slightly stiff in operation

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in the sidewall

offside front top suspension mount bearing is slightly stiff in operation

Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,218 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front top suspension mount bearing is slightly stiff in operation

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in the sidewall

offside front top suspension mount bearing is slightly stiff in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XFK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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