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G111 PUS

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,207 mi
Last recorded188,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 PUS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 188,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 188,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 186,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS .UPPER AND LOWERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 183,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 179,727 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD RE ATTACHED

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 174,048 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 174,048 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 169,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 165,720 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 159,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 159,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 149,252 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 149,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 139,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 128,786 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 105,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,260 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,678 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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G111 PUS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 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 G111 PUS, 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 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G111 PUS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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