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GL55 LRF

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,506 mi
Last recorded190,506 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 190,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 161,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 154,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 154,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 137,752 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 137,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 120,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 120,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp cloudy

Fail 6 Apr 2017 115,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cloudy

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,318 miles

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

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

led's not working in o/s/r light cluster

n/s/r seat belt holster sticky

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

led's not working in o/s/r light cluster

n/s/r seat belt holster sticky

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,551 miles

Centre exhuast hanger broken, but system still adequately supported.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhuast hanger broken, but system still adequately supported.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear disc corroded and pitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emmisios 000 unable to print

sill covers + undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emmisios 000 unable to print

sill covers + undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,439 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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GL55 LRF is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL55 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

GL55 LRF is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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