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GF55 KBK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,717 miles

Nearside Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,434 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 33,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine support bush starting to deteriorate

nsf marker lamp inop

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,912 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,593 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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GF55 KBK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF55 KBK, 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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What year was GF55 KBK registered?

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

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