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VE55 WZX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,307 mi
Last recorded175,307 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 175,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only 100kg effort

Pass 15 Nov 2024 170,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2023 163,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,493 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 148,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 137,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,181 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,974 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,409 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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VE55 WZX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE55 WZX, 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 VE55 WZX registered?

VE55 WZX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VE55 WZX safe to buy?

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