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GN56 XRZ

2006 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 XRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 80,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 77,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,468 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 59,468 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,634 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror lamp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,631 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror lamp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,865 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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GN56 XRZ is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN56 XRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN56 XRZ registered?

GN56 XRZ is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is GN56 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 XRZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN56 XRZ have outstanding finance?

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