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GK05 XGW

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,055 mi
Last recorded22,055 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 22,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 21,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,479 miles

Centre rear exhaust hanger corroded off 1 side of pipe.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,024 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 21,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Tracking arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,959 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 XGW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

GK05 XGW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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