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WG05 ZTY

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,580 mi
Last recorded176,580 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 176,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle been undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,125 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 173,437 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 172,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,109 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 147,633 miles

n/s/r coil spring rusting

parking brake only 1 percent above pass rate

power steering weeping unable to see where under coulings

Fail 22 Jul 2021 147,633 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f fit 501 bulb at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r coil spring rusting

parking brake only 1 percent above pass rate

power steering weeping unable to see where under coulings

Pass 6 Aug 2020 144,245 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2020 144,245 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance low

Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,064 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around under-tray and all over steering rack and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged and lower section water ingess

Offside Rear reverse light not working and lens discolored

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine loud advise check

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass loosely held in by tape (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive around under-tray and all over steering rack and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged and lower section water ingess

Offside Rear reverse light not working and lens discolored

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine loud advise check

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,342 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,475 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has few little cuts in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

engine noise sounds louder then it should advice check

front wipers smearing

nearside front bumper corner loose

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has few little cuts in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

engine noise sounds louder then it should advice check

front wipers smearing

nearside front bumper corner loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,804 miles

front wipers streaking / smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has some cuts in tread but not exposing ply / cords

offside rear tyre on or close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,831 miles

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

n/s/r outer brake pad low

rear exhaust bracket broken one side but exh secure

Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,831 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer brake pad low

rear exhaust bracket broken one side but exh secure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken, but sytem still secure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,530 miles

refer to vt 32 641600400225

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,068 miles

all brake disc's poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,466 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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