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HN05 JWL

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

208,563 mi
Last recorded208,563 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 JWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 208,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 207,142 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 207,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 207,098 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 205,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 205,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 203,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 203,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 200,988 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 198,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 198,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 195,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 191,824 miles

o/s front tyre getting low in tread wearing on edges and cracking in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight bind in both rear hubs also parking brake effort only just met

Fail 14 Jan 2019 191,818 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel

o/s front tyre getting low in tread wearing on edges and cracking in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 187,067 miles

both front tyres worn ion edges

oil leak at underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 180,034 miles

both sides front wishbone inner bushes splitting

knock from steering rack

steering rack misting oil

transmission oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 175,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 166,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 149,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 135,846 miles

Damp Oily Marks On Undertray

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2013 135,846 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Damp Oily Marks On Undertray

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2012 119,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 102,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 85,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,614 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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HN05 JWL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 HN05 JWL, 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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HN05 JWL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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