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GU05 UEN

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes cracked - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 75,353 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 75,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 73,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mountings are corroded - attention recommended. System is still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 15psi. Pressure corrected. Light cuts in tyre, cord not visible. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 71,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mountings are corroded but secure.

Pass 10 May 2017 69,462 miles

All tyres have stones in their treads and are lightly cut.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mountings are corroded but still supporting system.

Pass 27 May 2016 67,055 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket is corroded but secure.

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 25 May 2016 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm and very low on inner shoulders.

Rear silencer mounting bracket is corroded but secure.

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 11 May 2015 62,967 miles

Light cut in nearside front tyre.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting brackets are corroded but still supporting system.

Pass 19 May 2014 59,765 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall is cut but cord is not visible.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting brackets are corroded.

Pass 3 May 2013 55,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT pads starting to get low

n/s front top antiroll bar rubber dust cover starting to deteriorate (Replace recommended)

n/s mirror lens loose

o/s rear tyre wall starting to perish

rear exhaust bracket broken but system well supported

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,415 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken exhaust still adequately supported but pepair recomended

front pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner pads appear low further investigation required

Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner pads appear low further investigation required

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,705 miles

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

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 UEN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UEN, 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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GU05 UEN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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