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GV56 WBM

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,530 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low performance

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,461 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bold on egde.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre bold on egde.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,252 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,147 miles

A.B.S. MESSAGE-SYSTEM REQUIRES SERVICE

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

A.B.S. MESSAGE-SYSTEM REQUIRES SERVICE

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,815 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,997 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,997 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,371 miles

Offside Front 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 WBM is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV56 WBM, 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 GV56 WBM registered?

GV56 WBM is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GV56 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 WBM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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