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GJ55 BAX

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,541 mi
Last recorded219,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BAX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 219,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 197,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 186,322 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 176,190 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 176,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2014 166,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 157,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 157,694 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 150,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 116,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,623 miles

Both front tyres are unevanly worn

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,633 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GJ55 BAX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ55 BAX, 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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GJ55 BAX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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