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GR05 MTE

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,134 mi
Last recorded179,134 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 MTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 179,134 miles

handbrake reading on minimum requirement 16%

wear rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2017 176,061 miles

handbrake reading on minimum requirement 16%

wear rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2016 172,514 miles

handbrake reading on min 16%

slight wear nearside rear anti roll bar "D"bush

Pass 4 Mar 2015 168,373 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 168,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 159,026 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 159,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,370 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2011 126,843 miles

N/s front tyre getting low.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,138 miles

center exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.

n/s/f headlamp bulb flickering very slightly still working at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly scratched/cloudy still see view to the rear at time of test.

rear diff slight oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2009 89,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 89,268 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,920 miles

Warning lamp on dash

tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GR05 MTE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GR05 MTE, 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 GR05 MTE registered?

GR05 MTE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GR05 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 MTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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