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GL06 UPF

2006 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 UPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 102,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 102,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light Lens Damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,511 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,772 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 96,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,275 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,813 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but supported.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,764 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

One off side front and one off side rear side light bulbs inop.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,199 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,858 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 65,858 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket weak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,615 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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GL06 UPF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL06 UPF, 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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GL06 UPF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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