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GY06 FYO

2006 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

335,506 mi
Last recorded335,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 335,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 335,498 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 329,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 329,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault message on dash (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 321,056 miles

All ubderside of the car corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 311,162 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Emissions too low to be detected

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 298,372 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2021 298,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 288,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 288,358 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 264,118 miles

chip in windscreen

headlamps faded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 246,728 miles

handbrake is high

Fail 25 Jun 2018 246,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake is high

Pass 1 Jun 2017 226,673 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 226,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 202,642 miles

chip in screen

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Fail 6 Jun 2016 202,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chip in screen

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 1 Jun 2015 171,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 171,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 146,178 miles

ABS light came on during test but did go off

Fail 30 Jun 2014 146,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tryes worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 110,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 454,444 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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GY06 FYO is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GY06 FYO, 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 GY06 FYO registered?

GY06 FYO is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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