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WG05 SDO

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,042 mi
Last recorded150,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions joining both brake pipes along floor are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust and hangers are corroded front flexi weak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions joining both pipes along floor are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Rear exhaust and hangers are corroded flexi pipe weak

Pass 19 Jun 2024 142,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 139,652 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from around gearbox bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 135,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and unions going into hose are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and unions going into hose are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,729 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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WG05 SDO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG05 SDO, 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 WG05 SDO registered?

WG05 SDO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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