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YX05 WXC

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,911 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,789 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YX05 WXC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 WXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 WXC registered?

YX05 WXC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is YX05 WXC safe to buy?

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