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GY55 KJE

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

226,389 mi
Last recorded226,389 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KJE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 226,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 215,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 198,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 197,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine in limp mode

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 180,255 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Apr 2016 165,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2012 102,867 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 102,867 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2011 96,461 miles

front discs corroided and lipted

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,981 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,492 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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GY55 KJE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY55 KJE, 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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GY55 KJE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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