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GK56 OSB

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OSB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,682 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp has water ingress

Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted on breaking on half a disc (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp has water ingress

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,379 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 56,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,102 miles

rear seat belts not checked

rear seat scurity not checked

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,905 miles

rear seat belts not checked

rear seat security not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,658 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,970 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 52,962 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,458 miles

cut in side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,560 miles

near side front tyre has cut in outter sidewall

off side rear seat missing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 46,560 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre has cut in outter sidewall

off side rear seat missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,693 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,410 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,218 miles

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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GK56 OSB is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK56 OSB, 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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What year was GK56 OSB registered?

GK56 OSB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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