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WF05 BSU

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,342 mi
Last recorded179,342 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2024 179,342 miles

Nearside front fog light is cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2023 167,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 158,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 141,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 130,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,679 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,356 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,405 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,135 miles

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired with red tape

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,760 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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WF05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF05 BSU, 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 WF05 BSU registered?

WF05 BSU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WF05 BSU safe to buy?

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