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GU05 LUR

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,042 mi
Last recorded177,042 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LUR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 177,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 177,039 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,010 miles

Child seats fitted stopping full inspection of adult belts

Pass 16 Feb 2015 154,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,047 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside swivel gaiter poor condition

Rear exhaust brackets badly corroded

Windscreen badly scarred

Pass 18 Feb 2013 141,493 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,709 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn,discs generally worn

headlamp lenses discoloured

offside rear final drive seal leaking

rear discs surface corroded

service due illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 112,594 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,543 miles

all tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 76,255 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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GU05 LUR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 GU05 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

GU05 LUR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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