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RE05 WZZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,961 mi
Last recorded157,961 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 WZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 157,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,500 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,869 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,778 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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 113,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,584 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,101 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,490 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,347 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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RE05 WZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RE05 WZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE05 WZZ registered?

RE05 WZZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RE05 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 WZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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