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GV56 OLB

2006 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 119,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 109,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,668 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,441 miles

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

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,441 miles

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on 3mm

Offside rear tyre scrubbed slightly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Slight movement in offside front lower arm front suspension bush.

Slight movement in offside rear lower suspension arm front bush.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,058 miles

Slight movement in offside front lower suspension arm front bush.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,171 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,805 miles

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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GV56 OLB is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV56 OLB, 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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GV56 OLB is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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