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WG05 AXM

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

197,748 mi
Last recorded197,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 AXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 197,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 190,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 182,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 168,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 163,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 141,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 141,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% right (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,035 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 94,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2009 44,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 32,305 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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WG05 AXM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WG05 AXM, 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 WG05 AXM registered?

WG05 AXM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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