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GSD 2J

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,076 mi
Last recorded174,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSD 2J
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 174,076 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 169,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 166,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 160,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 156,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 153,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 147,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Aug 2010 59,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,262 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GSD 2J is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GSD 2J, 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 GSD 2J registered?

GSD 2J is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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