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GP55 OYA

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,441 mi
Last recorded122,441 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,441 miles

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))

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

Fail 2 Feb 2023 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,609 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,881 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,948 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,093 miles

Top and bottom engine covers fittted

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ALL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Knocking noise from vehicle during road test

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Top and bottom engine covers fittted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,030 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 83,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,509 miles

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

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,509 miles

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,520 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,341 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 OYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYA, 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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GP55 OYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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