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GJ56 XNG

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,201 mi
Last recorded178,201 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XNG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 178,201 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 177,369 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 189,496 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 189,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 186,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 185,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 185,080 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 182,268 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 182,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 177,019 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On subframe (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 177,019 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 173,616 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 173,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 160,824 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 150,993 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 150,550 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 110,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,396 miles

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

both front sidemarker lamps inop

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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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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