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WG55 LDL

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,539 mi
Last recorded233,539 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LDL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 233,539 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 226,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 222,197 miles

4c warning light on

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

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

Rear suspension bouncy

belly pan has oil residue indicating a leak

both front headlamps deteriorating giving blurry image

Pass 26 Sep 2019 214,903 miles

Front HEAD-LIGHTS DETERIORATING

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WIRING HARNESS BROKEN/PULL OUT OF HOUSING (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear suspension/light height sensor rod adrift

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

suspension fault showing up on dash display

Fail 26 Sep 2019 214,903 miles

Front HEAD-LIGHTS DETERIORATING

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WIRING HARNESS BROKEN/PULL OUT OF HOUSING (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension/light height sensor rod adrift

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

suspension fault showing up on dash display

Pass 6 Sep 2018 201,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 191,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 176,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 158,372 miles

Centre exshaust section peeling layers

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 158,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exshaust section peeling layers

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on treads + worn badly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 140,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 140,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 112,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,882 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,288 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,347 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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WG55 LDL 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 70%.

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 WG55 LDL, 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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WG55 LDL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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