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RL05 WMU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,505 mi
Last recorded146,505 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 146,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 135,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limits ofwear will need changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 129,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,779 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in tyre screw in o/s/r tyre and it is punctured had to pump up tyre for mot ()

front discs lipped and some rusting

n/s/f driving light not working

oil leak from rear axle

some water ingress to front no plate

Pass 2 Jan 2018 120,376 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f (1.7.5a)

n/s/f driving light not working

Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,534 miles

both headlight lenses misted with road film

both rear parking lights not working replaced at time of test

n/s/f marker light not working rectified at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2016 119,534 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

both headlight lenses misted with road film

both rear parking lights not working replaced at time of test

n/s/f marker light not working rectified at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 118,725 miles

Front tyres poor on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer disc face has heavy rusting

Fail 31 Dec 2015 118,725 miles

Front tyres poor on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer disc face has heavy rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,178 miles

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

o/s/r outer pad worn

rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,940 miles

front brake discs lipped

front pads are 75 percent worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,749 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 21,569 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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RL05 WMU 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 86.4%.

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 RL05 WMU, 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 RL05 WMU registered?

RL05 WMU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RL05 WMU safe to buy?

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