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GJ05 XXH

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,566 mi
Last recorded192,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 192,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 185,734 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 185,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2023 184,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 180,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 180,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 177,092 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 177,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 174,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread small cuts and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread small cuts and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 169,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,953 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front foglamp not working and glass cracked

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake slight binding

offside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2017 158,830 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust section starting to rust

nearside front foglamp glass cracked

offside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2016 154,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 140,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 140,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 127,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 116,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,032 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,276 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ05 XXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ05 XXH, 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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GJ05 XXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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