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GK05 AFX

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 139,055 miles

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 139,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,097 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 28 Nov 2022 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,633 miles

Brake level low

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake level low

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,313 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,024 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 64,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,712 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,775 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 44,867 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 44,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,721 miles

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

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

Recheck front and rear brakes in 4-5 thousand miles

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,820 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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GK05 AFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK05 AFX, 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 GK05 AFX registered?

GK05 AFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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