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WN05 WGU

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,829 mi
Last recorded226,829 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 WGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 226,829 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travell

Fail 27 Dec 2024 226,829 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travell

Pass 1 Feb 2024 224,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 224,464 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 221,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 218,025 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 217,978 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 205,768 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 205,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 189,013 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play steering rack end

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 173,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 173,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,499 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Mirror unit broken

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has 2 nails in it, one on the shoulder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Pass 12 May 2015 123,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 112,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 102,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,889 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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WN05 WGU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN05 WGU, 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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WN05 WGU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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