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WF05 JXL

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

231,002 mi
Last recorded231,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 JXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 231,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 230,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading of 3.61 limit of 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 205,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

stone chip on screen

Pass 18 May 2022 188,846 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under try fitted now allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2021 175,342 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 170,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension soft

Pass 17 Oct 2019 168,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 157,493 miles

both rear tyres worn low on the edges

front lower arm front bushes have play

oil all over the front subframe

power steering pump has oil around it

Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,106 miles

exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres worn on the edges

slight play in the front arm front bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 138,171 miles

rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,021 miles

small split in the o/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,080 miles

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

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

front brake pads low and ridge on front dicsc

handbrakeshoes nisey when handbrake applied

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,981 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on the edges

n/s/r seat belt clamp tight

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,195 miles

possible fault n/s/r seatbelt catch , you have to press the button to put the seatbelt in.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,997 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 JXL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

WF05 JXL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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