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GU05 KHT

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KHT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,989 miles

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

play in both strut top mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2021 168,015 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 168,015 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 164,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 159,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 152,112 miles

Central silencer corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 152,112 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central silencer corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 146,030 miles

Offside park brake performance low

Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,510 miles

centre silencer corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 139,510 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,047 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,855 miles

nearside rear disc scored

offside rear disc scored

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GU05 KHT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 GU05 KHT, 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 GU05 KHT registered?

GU05 KHT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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