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WF05 RLO

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

132,607 mi
Last recorded132,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 132,607 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 132,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 122,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 118,881 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,253 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 RLO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

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

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