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HG55 GXS

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 GXS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,997 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 143,994 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 140,486 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both need polishing (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 129,675 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,295 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,156 miles

offside rear upper position light not working.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,478 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 65,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,429 miles

advise condition of front and rear brake discs

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,876 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,876 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,272 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,714 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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HG55 GXS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG55 GXS, 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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What year was HG55 GXS registered?

HG55 GXS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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