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GK56 OJB

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

232,061 mi
Last recorded232,061 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OJB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 232,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 221,470 miles

centre exhaust flange corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust and hanger weak.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 221,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust and hanger weak.

centre exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 218,754 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust and hanger weak.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 218,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front undertray obscuring view.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust and hanger weak.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 214,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced play ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 212,996 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp washers inopeartive

Pass 28 Feb 2020 211,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 211,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 198,332 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 185,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 172,071 miles

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

Nearside Front dipped beam bulb [HDI] flickering

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

Rear Have refitted rear abs wiring correctly

Pass 11 Mar 2016 157,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 156,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,908 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 141,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,475 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,431 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,018 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped.Nearside inner surface pitted.

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs worn and lipped.Nearside inner surface pitted.

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OJB is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OJB, 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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GK56 OJB is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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