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GJG 642

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,328 mi
Last recorded143,328 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 642
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 143,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,111 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 125,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 116,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 116,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 116,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 115,010 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 112,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,213 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,205 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,057 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,024 miles

Nearside Front 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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GJG 642 is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJG 642, 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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GJG 642 is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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