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GK56 OSG

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,702 mi
Last recorded199,702 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OSG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 199,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 196,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 187,194 miles

handbrake need adjustment it abit high

Pass 14 Oct 2021 186,528 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 185,045 miles

Both headlamps frosted

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 182,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 182,882 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Free-travel in parking brake

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 178,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Frosting on headlamps and poor beam images

Pass 12 Oct 2017 172,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both headlamp lens frosted

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Oct 2017 172,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both headlamp lens frosted

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Oct 2016 161,597 miles

Free travel on parking brake

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some frosting on both headlamps

Fail 10 Oct 2016 161,597 miles

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

Free travel on parking brake

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some frosting on both headlamps

Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner

high travel on handbrake lever

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,069 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,491 miles

front pads wearing low

silencer bracket rusted through but exhaust secure

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,348 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 65,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 OSG is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSG, 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 OSG is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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