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HV55 WLJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,180 mi
Last recorded172,180 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 172,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 172,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 170,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,403 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 156,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Side position marker lamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,676 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,724 miles

Front Brake discs lipped/worn

Front Brake pads 6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,724 miles

Front Brake discs lipped/worn

Front Brake pads 6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,781 miles

Outer sills obscured by trims

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,948 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 WLJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 WLJ, 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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HV55 WLJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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