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GL55 EBJ

2006 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,547 mi
Last recorded214,547 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 214,547 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 214,547 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 192,899 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn on border (2.2.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on border and nock (2.3 (a) (i))

Front disc crodded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 181,862 miles

Rear Exhaust support bracket broken

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2017 174,131 miles

front disc crodded

Fail 2 May 2017 174,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front disc crodded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 164,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 155,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,190 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,146 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,223 miles

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

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

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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GL55 EBJ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL55 EBJ, 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 GL55 EBJ registered?

GL55 EBJ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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