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WJ05 RZL

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,023 mi
Last recorded178,023 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 178,023 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head light lens misting over and staring to reduce the light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 178,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head light lens misting over and staring to reduce the light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 170,859 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 170,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,034 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 164,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Plus high adjuster motor running all the time. NSR level sensor link rod ball joint broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 159,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head light lens misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Down to 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

slight movement with in both rear anti roll bar mountings

Pass 26 Jul 2021 150,440 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. OS driveshaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 143,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Len misted over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted over (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting from the rear diff from the OS drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,275 miles

Both head lights misting over

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil around the OS drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NS mirror glass has a stuck on mirror

Transmission service on dash board

Fail 9 Jul 2019 137,275 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both head lights misting over

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil around the OS drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NS mirror glass has a stuck on mirror

Transmission service on dash board

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,945 miles

Front Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Oil leak from OS of rear differential.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring is split. (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Oil leak from OS of rear differential.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks in the outer side wall.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks in the outer side wall.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,853 miles

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 99,255 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center exhaust hanger partialy detached and corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear exhaust mounting corroded off

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2013 93,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear exhaust mounting corroded off

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,002 miles

os mirror glass poor condition

os rear brake shoes may require attetion

Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,647 miles

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

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 RZL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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