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LN05 GKD

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,353 mi
Last recorded177,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 GKD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 177,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 169,701 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 158,304 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 145,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 145,850 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 135,379 miles

slight pitting to both rear brake dics

Pass 28 May 2020 127,675 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 101,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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LN05 GKD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN05 GKD, 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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LN05 GKD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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