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GL05 WZZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,532 mi
Last recorded139,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,532 miles

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

hand brake reading close to minimum limit

Pass 17 Feb 2025 137,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,889 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 121,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake disc surfaces becoming pitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake disc surfaces becoming pitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 104,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 96,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 85,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

staining on nsr shock absorber

Fail 20 May 2014 85,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

staining on nsr shock absorber

Pass 16 May 2013 74,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

n/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit worn edges.

Fail 15 May 2013 74,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

n/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit worn edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,917 miles

Front and Rear brake discs lipped and rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,649 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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GL05 WZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL05 WZZ, 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 GL05 WZZ registered?

GL05 WZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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