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WR06 GAX

2006 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,819 mi
Last recorded146,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 GAX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 146,819 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 31 May 2023 141,207 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Evidence of offside rear brake overheating

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 31 May 2023 141,207 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Evidence of offside rear brake overheating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2022 133,582 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 19 May 2022 133,582 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 122,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 122,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 112,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken/detached

Fail 12 May 2020 112,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken/detached

Pass 14 May 2019 101,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 79,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,312 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 21,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,110 miles

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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WR06 GAX is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR06 GAX, 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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What year was WR06 GAX registered?

WR06 GAX is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WR06 GAX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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