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GL05 PZR

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 PZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 156,917 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside dip beam output slightly reduced

Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 128,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,779 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,010 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 83,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,099 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF low tone horn inop but OSF is working

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF low tone horn inop but OSF is working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 38,757 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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GL05 PZR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL05 PZR, 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 GL05 PZR registered?

GL05 PZR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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