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WJ05 RZK

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,380 mi
Last recorded203,380 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RZK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 203,380 miles

Exhaust braket broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 203,345 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust braket broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 197,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 185,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 185,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 158,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2018 144,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 134,191 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,498 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts broken

Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,034 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 3,663 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 83,663 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,610 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,687 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,687 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,662 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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WJ05 RZK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 RZK, 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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WJ05 RZK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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