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WP05 EPU

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,666 mi
Last recorded213,666 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 213,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Power steering component leaking leaking from rack when steering is turned full lock to right (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 212,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes loose

Pass 25 Jul 2022 199,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 182,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 175,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlight Deteriorated Slightly

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,605 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade torn slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade torn slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 126,779 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 126,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 124,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,024 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WP05 EPU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WP05 EPU, 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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WP05 EPU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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