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GF05 KWX

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,530 mi
Last recorded161,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KWX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 161,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,299 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 126,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,407 miles

Central Exhaust middle silencer casing damaged by rust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust middle silencer casing damaged by rust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,524 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet struts weak

long handbrake travel

offside mirror slight loose

parking brake only just met limit

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,686 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

offside mirror loose

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,563 miles

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

offside mirror slight insecure

parking brake only just met limit

Pass 10 Feb 2018 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror slight loose

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,180 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 45,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,776 miles

Both front and both rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 22 May 2009 37,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front and both rear brake pads worn low.

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,191 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF05 KWX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 GF05 KWX, 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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GF05 KWX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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