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GUI 992

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 992
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,915 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 116,102 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 115,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 101,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,281 miles

Front brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,386 miles

Both front tyres warning low and perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake pads warning low

O/s/f shock damp

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-role bar inner D bushes slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres warning low and perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake pads warning low

O/s/f shock damp

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-role bar inner D bushes slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,829 miles

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,771 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads wearing low

n/s & o/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perished

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play to o/s & n/s rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play to offside and nearside front anti role bar D bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,771 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

n/s & o/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perished

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play to o/s & n/s rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,645 miles

too clean for diesel emissions test results

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,693 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GUI 992 is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUI 992, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GUI 992 registered?

GUI 992 is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GUI 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 992 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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