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GY56 DLU

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,191 mi
Last recorded52,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 DLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,191 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 52,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,978 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 49,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,293 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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GY56 DLU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 GY56 DLU, 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 GY56 DLU registered?

GY56 DLU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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