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GIG 2166

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,139 mi
Last recorded153,139 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2166
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 153,139 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2026 153,139 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 144,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,032 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 114,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,130 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 102,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing against antiroll bar droplink. Recommend repair. (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 215/65R16 98V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Recommend clean or replacement. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing against antiroll bar droplink. Recommend repair. (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 215/65R16 98V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend clean. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on antiroll bar droplink. (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded. Mounting bracket snapped. System still supported.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing on antiroll bar droplink. (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded. Mounting bracket snapped. System still supported.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,607 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,502 miles

handbrake slighty high

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,420 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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GIG 2166 is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GIG 2166, 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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GIG 2166 is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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