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GX55 YHT

2006 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YHT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 138,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 127,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,906 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 115,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,823 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,781 miles

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

Rear both tyres perished but no cords showing

Fail 28 Dec 2017 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both tyres perished but no cords showing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,443 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,207 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,865 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,451 miles

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 30 Dec 2010 45,068 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,777 miles

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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GX55 YHT is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX55 YHT, 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 GX55 YHT registered?

GX55 YHT is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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