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GK55 NVF

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 165,423 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged O/Side front lower slight fluid leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 165,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged O/Side front lower slight fluid leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,442 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished & frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both back wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished & frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both back wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 157,577 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 153,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens frosty

Fail 9 Feb 2023 153,024 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside front fog lamp in-op

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 19 Apr 2022 147,601 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 147,601 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 138,594 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 138,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 116,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 92,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,639 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,563 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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GK55 NVF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GK55 NVF, 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 GK55 NVF registered?

GK55 NVF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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