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GK05 AWG

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AWG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 140,094 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 134,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 134,670 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 126,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 112,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 107,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 103,466 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 100,647 miles

Offside Front very slight play in anti roll bar linkage ball joint

headlamps deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

vary slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 2 May 2019 100,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front very slight play in anti roll bar linkage ball joint

headlamps deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

vary slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2018 99,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 99,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,208 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,206 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

Pass 9 May 2016 95,705 miles

exhaust brackets in front of rear silencer have corroded away from pipe

Pass 5 May 2015 90,386 miles

all exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear running lights not working

possible P.A.S fluid covering under tray, no leaks found

rear exhaust mount becoming corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 79,973 miles

nearside rear running lights not working

possible P.A.S fluid covering under tray, no leaks found

rear exhaust mount becoming corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 65,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 48,357 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 May 2008 38,420 miles

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

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

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 AWG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK05 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

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

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