2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · GJ05 AAE
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 197,993 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GJ05 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 197,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GJ05 AAE Mileage History
- 28/03/2024178,984 mi
- 20/03/2025189,042 mi+10,058 mi
- 24/03/2025189,055 mi+13 mi
- 03/03/2026197,984 mi+8,929 mi
- 10/03/2026197,993 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GJ05 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (GJ05 AAE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb incorrect fitted (4.1.2 (b))”.
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