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GW55 LBY

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 LBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 130,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 119,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,596 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,051 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,216 miles

Petrol cap seal perishing.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,427 miles

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

both front tyres are rubbing on inner wheel arch

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,655 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,406 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 30,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GW55 LBY is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GW55 LBY, 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 GW55 LBY registered?

GW55 LBY is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is GW55 LBY safe to buy?

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