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LM54 WCN

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 WCN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 180,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

requires brake fluid change

Fail 18 Aug 2025 179,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

requires brake fluid change

Pass 15 Aug 2024 177,271 miles

osr park brake lower effort than nsr possible adjustment

Fail 15 Aug 2024 177,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not moving (3.4 (b) (ii))

osr park brake lower effort than nsr possible adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2024 176,240 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor image & dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

requires brake fluid change

Pass 31 Jul 2023 168,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 160,866 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 160,863 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 156,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,457 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,457 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,481 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 136,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,335 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported ext. box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 107,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

amber running lights used

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

n/s/f amber running light not working

no n/s/f fog light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted of sils

rear n/plate wearing

rear wiper blade wearing

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to perish and have some stonecut damage in places

serice due warning light is on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to perish and have some stonecut damage in places

serice due warning light is on

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,068 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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LM54 WCN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM54 WCN, 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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LM54 WCN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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