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GT05 BMX

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,292 mi
Last recorded161,292 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT05 BMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 161,292 miles

both front tyres wearing to bald inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2026 161,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing to bald inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,302 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 145,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,250 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 116,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,583 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,413 miles

Rear brake pads worn to legal limit and advice replacement

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,765 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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GT05 BMX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,684 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 GT05 BMX, 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 15 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GT05 BMX registered?

GT05 BMX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is GT05 BMX safe to buy?

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