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GY56 YHS

2006 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,083 mi
Last recorded246,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YHS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 246,083 miles

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

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

Undertray's fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 232,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 222,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 208,426 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 205,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 196,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 185,991 miles

both front suspension wishbone front bushes deteriorating

both headlamps deteriorating, fogging over

oil leaks from engine

one of two o/s tail lights not working

park brake effort a bit low 18%

park brake travel

slight pull to the right during brake trest

under trays fitted obscuring components

vehicle quite muddy underneath

Fail 9 Mar 2017 185,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension wishbone front bushes deteriorating

both headlamps deteriorating, fogging over

oil leaks from engine

one of two o/s tail lights not working

park brake effort a bit low 18%

park brake travel

slight pull to the right during brake trest

under trays fitted obscuring components

vehicle quite muddy underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2016 166,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread down to cords not in excess of requirements to fail

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2016 166,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread down to cords not in excess of requirements to fail

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,139 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,382 miles

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

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

both centre exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

cut in offside rear tyre down to cords but not in excess of requirements

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,487 miles

all tyres wearing uneven and low on tread

minor chips in windscreen

o/s/f drop link showing wear

Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs heavily lipped

all tyres wearing uneven and low on tread

minor chips in windscreen

o/s/f drop link showing wear

rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor dent to nearside front wheel inner rim.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor dent to nearside front wheel inner rim.

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

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

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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GY56 YHS is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 GY56 YHS, 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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GY56 YHS is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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