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HV55 WLE

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,145 mi
Last recorded176,145 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WLE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 176,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,275 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 175,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 165,849 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 165,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 139,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 115,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 100,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,943 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,942 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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HV55 WLE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV55 WLE, 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 HV55 WLE registered?

HV55 WLE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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