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GY06 MGU

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,603 mi
Last recorded153,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 MGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 153,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 153,603 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 150,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

Fail 26 Nov 2024 150,988 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

Pass 11 Dec 2023 148,745 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 142,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust mount rusty mount below axle held by jubilee clip

Pass 20 May 2019 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r brake binding on slighty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,265 miles

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

Middle exhaust brackets broken

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut to outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,870 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

trailer socket fault

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,870 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

trailer socket fault

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,594 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,592 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 MGU is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGU, 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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GY06 MGU is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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