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LR55 WFO

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,107 mi
Last recorded117,107 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 WFO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,107 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 113,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A within the swept area of the wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 113,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 108,353 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,040 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim broken and have protruding sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,556 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,325 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides light emitted slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly softened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,077 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 3 Oct 2018 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play whell alignment necessary after repairs (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitte dobscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,675 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitte dobscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,250 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,724 miles

Engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tracking out

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tracking out

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,939 miles

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

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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LR55 WFO 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 72%.

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 LR55 WFO, 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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LR55 WFO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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