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GP05 RZC

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 154,236 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,318 miles

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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,235 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

mount on off side rear of sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 147,235 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

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

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

mount on off side rear of sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,802 miles

Both front headlamp patterns poor

Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,354 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,846 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

center exhaust box outer skin corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,115 miles

both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls starting to crack / perish.

n/s/r upper side lighrt inop

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,115 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls starting to crack / perish.

n/s/r upper side lighrt inop

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,393 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 41,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GP05 RZC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GP05 RZC, 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 GP05 RZC registered?

GP05 RZC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GP05 RZC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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