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GU05 UET

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,340 mi
Last recorded162,340 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UET
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 162,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 155,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 149,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

N/s/f suspension top mount worn

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement B bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,900 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 118,696 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,387 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,807 miles

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

instrument cluster suggests anti skid service

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

1 of 2 o/s/r position lights innoperative

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front to centre section flanges poor condition

instrument cluster suggests anti skid service

noise heard on decelerometer test suspect o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r brake disc scored

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,689 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flanges poor

sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flanges poor

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,841 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspention arm front bushes poor

lower steering column gaiter bearing displaced

middle exhaust poor

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,225 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section of exhaust poor condition

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear shocker looks second hand

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section of exhaust poor condition

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,028 miles

front & rear brake discs slight corrosion

middle exhaust poor

n/s front & both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,620 miles

n/s door mirror glass loose

noise o/s rear brake

rear D bushes advanced wear

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,054 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre 1 of 2 exhaust hanger corroded off (system still secure)

crack in front number plate

damp on powersteering pump

Fail 19 Feb 2010 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre 1 of 2 exhaust hanger corroded off (system still secure)

crack in front number plate

damp on powersteering pump

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,123 miles

front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,429 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UET is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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