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GY56 HVU

2006 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,926 mi
Last recorded172,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 172,926 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 142,877 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 142,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,535 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 129,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,507 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,917 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both headlamps have weak beam images close to limit

parking brake application uneven

traction control light on

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,390 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both headlamps have weak beam images close to limit reccomend repair

traction control light on

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,084 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 HVU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

GY56 HVU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is GY56 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 HVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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