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M700 GAM

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,449 mi
Last recorded186,449 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 GAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 186,449 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 185,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 183,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both aims clouding

oil leaks but not exessive

Pass 12 Aug 2023 181,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 181,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dust cover poor condition

Nearside dipped beam worked with a tap

Offside Front Outer cv boot poor

aims cloudy

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2021 175,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 175,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 169,464 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 169,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 164,985 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 164,978 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Both (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 159,404 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,223 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 151,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,643 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,313 miles

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

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

exhaust centre section becoming corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Mar 2014 127,971 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,778 miles

front inner pads appear low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 136,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,767 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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M700 GAM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M700 GAM, 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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M700 GAM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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