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GP55 MMF

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 MMF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,025 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust too short burning bumper

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,682 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,036 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front attachment bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,145 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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GP55 MMF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GP55 MMF, 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 GP55 MMF registered?

GP55 MMF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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