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GY06 FXE

2006 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,367 mi
Last recorded188,367 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 188,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 183,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 177,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 172,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens scratched / faded beam image just visible for testing. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 167,642 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 163,819 miles

exhaust system corroded

nsf+osf tyres starting to perish/crack

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 160,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 152,781 miles

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

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

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2019 152,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2018 143,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2017 136,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 127,019 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,482 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 107,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 81,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 70,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,542 miles

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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GY06 FXE is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY06 FXE, 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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GY06 FXE is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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