2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · GP55 OOB
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 85,584 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 OOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 85,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 OOB 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 Xc70 (GP55 OOB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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 (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GP55 OOB Mileage History
- 13/08/202479,600 mi
- 12/08/202583,416 mi+3,816 mi
- 12/08/202583,416 mi
- 13/08/202685,563 mi+2,147 mi
- 19/08/202685,584 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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