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WD05 LBV

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,215 mi
Last recorded145,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 145,215 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 134,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,330 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 94,330 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,757 miles

play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 25 Jun 2015 36,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arms

rear wiperblade split

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,224 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 19,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,315 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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WD05 LBV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 WD05 LBV, 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 WD05 LBV registered?

WD05 LBV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is WD05 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 LBV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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