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WG05 LLW

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,415 mi
Last recorded208,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LLW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 208,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 208,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 205,107 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 196,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 186,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with grease / underseal not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 186,915 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with grease / underseal not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 180,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, all in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 180,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, all in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2019 172,068 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelights out

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

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

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 172,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelights out

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

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

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 163,884 miles

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 163,884 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

rear brake discs por condition

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,011 miles

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

exhaust centre section poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 155,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre section poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 147,206 miles

exhaust centre section poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front position lights LED type and have one LED flashing

slight leak from rear diff

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 147,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust centre section poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

front position lights LED type and have one LED flashing

slight leak from rear diff

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 139,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspention arm rear bushes poor

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

damp around n/s rear coil spring area

oil around front under trays

rear exhaust hangers weak

rear wiper split

Fail 26 May 2015 139,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil around front under trays

rear exhaust hangers weak

rear wiper split

damp around n/s rear coil spring area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspention arm rear bushes poor

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2014 134,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,831 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

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 LLW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLW, 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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WG05 LLW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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