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WJ55 AHG

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,324 mi
Last recorded271,324 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AHG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 271,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges with rest of tyre 3mm deapth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also worn on outer edge with rest of tyre at 3mm depth. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn with rest of tyre at 3mm depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance requirements met but travel is long,adjustment maybe nessecery.

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle undertray heavely soiled in engine oil,leak point not obvious. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 271,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges with rest of tyre 3mm deapth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also worn on outer edge with rest of tyre at 3mm depth. ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn with rest of tyre at 3mm depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance requirements met but travel is long,adjustment maybe nessecery.

Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle undertray heavely soiled in engine oil,leak point not obvious. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 261,647 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 255,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamps and hangers corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 253,907 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hangers and clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 247,241 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass secured by tape.

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s arms inner bushes in hubs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 247,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass secured by tape.

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s arms inner bushes in hubs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 241,935 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms inner bushes in hubs both have minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 241,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolts into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Under body trim loose in front of wheel

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms inner bushes in hubs both have minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 229,245 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In hub Minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 229,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In hub Minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 219,487 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 219,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper has a part loose

handbrake lever high needs adjusting

Pass 21 Jul 2017 208,606 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2016 196,443 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ55 AHG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ55 AHG, 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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WJ55 AHG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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