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GY56 HVA

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,087 mi
Last recorded121,087 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 121,087 miles

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

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency just met; needs adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,982 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 101,982 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,635 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 79,633 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 67,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,048 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 43,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,691 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,691 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,228 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 HVA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVA, 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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GY56 HVA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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