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GY56 HVK

2006 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,635 mi
Last recorded160,635 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,635 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 160,632 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 118,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,320 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

removed object from windscreen prior to test

Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

removed object from windscreen prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,993 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,170 miles

N/S/F Spring seat rubber split

O/S/F Spring seat rubber split

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,037 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,160 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,841 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,005 miles

cracks in windsreen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,442 miles

injury in ns of windscreen

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 HVK is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

GY56 HVK is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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