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DE55 GXU

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 187,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 187,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 180,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 174,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 162,860 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 158,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 148,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,634 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,174 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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DE55 GXU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 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 DE55 GXU, 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 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 GXU registered?

DE55 GXU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DE55 GXU safe to buy?

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