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WM54 SXJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 SXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,482 miles

Slight play in o/s/r bearing

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminating

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Rear wiper blade split

Front brake pads 40% worn, All brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

N/s mirror damaged

N/s/r light lens repaired with repair tape.

O/s repeater slightly discoloured

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2025 98,482 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads 40% worn, All brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

N/s mirror damaged

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

O/s repeater slightly discoloured

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminating

Rear suspension bushes worn/perished

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in o/s/r bearing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,487 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn, All brake discs slightly corroded, hand brake travel high

Handbrake travels high

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

N/s mirror damaged

O/s repeater slightly discoloured

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe. Exhaust system corroded

Slight play in both front inner tie rod knuckle joints

Slight play in o/s/r bearing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,657 miles

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe (bracket broken)

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all suspension bushes slightly perished

front brake pads 50% worn, All brake discs slightly corroded, hand brake travel high

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight play in both front inner tie rod knuckle joints

slight play in o/s/r bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,024 miles

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe bracket

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all suspension bushes slightly perished

all the brake disc surfaces are corroded

front brake pads 50% worn, All brake discs slightly corroded, hand brake travel high

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight play in both front inner tie rod knuckle joints

slight play in o/s/r bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,743 miles

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe bracket

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all suspension bushes slightly perished

front brake pads 50% worn, All brake discs slightly corroded, hand brake travel high

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight play in both front inner tie rod knuckle joints

slight play in o/s/r bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2021 86,743 miles

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe bracket

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all suspension bushes slightly perished

front brake pads 50% worn, All brake discs slightly corroded, hand brake travel high

n/s mirror glass damaged

slight play in both front inner tie rod knuckle joints

slight play in o/s/r bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,675 miles

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

N/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic headlamp lenses detriorated

Slight exhaust leak on centre pipe bracket

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,259 miles

Both rear and n/s/f tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/f worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear and n/s/f tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/f worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Light corrosion around the rear suspension components

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,962 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 5 mm, n/s/f 6 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,176 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,014 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,551 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,551 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,358 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 46,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,155 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,702 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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WM54 SXJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WM54 SXJ, 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 WM54 SXJ registered?

WM54 SXJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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