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HX06 GFU

2006 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,427 mi
Last recorded183,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 GFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 183,427 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have been cleaned slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have been cleaned slight pitting (3.5.1i)

anti skip need service

Fail 27 Jan 2018 183,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti skip need service

Pass 2 Dec 2016 180,790 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 180,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 163,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 163,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 155,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 150,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,904 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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HX06 GFU is a 2006 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX06 GFU, 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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HX06 GFU is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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