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GK56 OHC

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OHC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,857 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 121,857 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,100 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,017 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arms have weak bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,826 miles

rear section of exhaust has two mounts one of them has corroded away but still supported by one

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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GK56 OHC is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK56 OHC, 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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What year was GK56 OHC registered?

GK56 OHC is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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