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WR05 TYD

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 TYD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 236,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 228,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 228,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 215,930 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Corroded

Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Cross Section (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 215,929 miles

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

Exhaust Centre Section Corroded

Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Cross Section (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 194,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 171,430 miles

Central exhaust system heavily corroded and outer casings insecure - not blowing

Nearside parking brake efficiency low compared to offside.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 166,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 158,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 149,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 138,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 138,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 127,491 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 113,971 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 103,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 93,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,498 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 44,017 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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WR05 TYD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR05 TYD, 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 WR05 TYD registered?

WR05 TYD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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