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GV05 FHY

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,624 mi
Last recorded168,624 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FHY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 168,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 168,624 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 160,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 156,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 146,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 135,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,697 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 106,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,338 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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GV05 FHY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 GV05 FHY, 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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GV05 FHY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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