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GU56 TYP

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 145,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 122,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,560 miles

Emissions very clean no reading detected

Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions very clean no reading detected

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,522 miles

Emissions very clean no acceleration detected

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,521 miles

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

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

Emissions very clean no acceleration detected

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,746 miles

Emissions very clean no reading detected

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,639 miles

emissions very clean not detected by machine

Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,639 miles

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

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

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

emissions very clean not detected by machine

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 77,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,057 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,406 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,406 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,714 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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GU56 TYP is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GU56 TYP, 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 GU56 TYP registered?

GU56 TYP is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is GU56 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 TYP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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