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WF05 DXV

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,088 mi
Last recorded162,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 DXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 162,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 159,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 156,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 148,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 134,002 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 112,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,707 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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WF05 DXV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF05 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF05 DXV registered?

WF05 DXV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WF05 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 DXV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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