MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
subframe bolt not tightened correctly
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OIL AROUND OS STEERING RACK. NO LEAK EVIDENT
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OIL AROUND OS STEERING RACK. NO LEAK EVIDENT
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake discs pitted
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
front brake discs pitted
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On subframe (2.3.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Delaminated (6.3.4b)
Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On subframe (2.3.2)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Dent in near outer wheel rim
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Plus inner bushes have play as well (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint plus inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake discs displaying wear
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front sidemarker lamps inop
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ56 XNG is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ56 XNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GJ56 XNG is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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