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GF55 KBJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,659 mi
Last recorded193,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 193,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 187,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 181,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 181,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 176,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 172,838 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 171,158 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 167,843 miles

exhaust clamps deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2021 167,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2020 162,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,397 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 154,397 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,791 miles

all tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,463 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 120,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,244 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,969 miles

Exhaust bracket to rear broken weld on 1 side

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,665 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,618 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 56,652 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link arm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,179 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link arm

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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GF55 KBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF55 KBJ, 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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GF55 KBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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