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WJ05 RZN

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RZN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,880 miles

exhaust center silencer in poor condition / corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,889 miles

anti skid service required

Fail 21 Jul 2023 118,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 113,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 109,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,511 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,973 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,657 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,858 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,018 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front lower arm front bush split (strong advise)

offside front lower arm bush spliting

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,192 miles

front tyres worn about 75%.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,495 miles

crack in front number plate

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 RZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZN, 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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What year was WJ05 RZN registered?

WJ05 RZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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