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MV56 GJX

2006 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,945 mi
Last recorded226,945 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GJX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 226,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 219,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 219,771 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 212,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 206,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 197,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 197,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not operating

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 186,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 173,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 151,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise

headlamp washers inop

nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 21 Jun 2014 136,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 136,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,827 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 130,827 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 95,451 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 95,451 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,534 miles

adv nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and worn to 2-3mm

strong adv rear exhaust section hanging bracket broken

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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MV56 GJX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV56 GJX, 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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MV56 GJX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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