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GF05 UHG

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,989 mi
Last recorded234,989 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 234,989 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met requirements/on pass limit

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2025 214,825 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 196,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 184,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 184,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 173,579 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 153,872 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 153,872 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2020 141,111 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,435 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,523 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,441 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing low,o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing low,o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,285 miles

n/s/rear brake disc in poor condition

rear brake balance slightly out

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,689 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,347 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UHG 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 80%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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