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MW55 XZN

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 XZN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 161,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 150,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 138,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,653 miles

Text message saying Engine service required. No Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,781 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 122,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,145 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MW55 XZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MW55 XZN, 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 MW55 XZN registered?

MW55 XZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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