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GV55 UYX

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,307 mi
Last recorded202,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 202,307 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 202,306 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 11 Sep 2021 193,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 184,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 184,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 174,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 174,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 168,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,414 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 156,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,765 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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GV55 UYX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 GV55 UYX, 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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GV55 UYX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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