2005 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · WM54 SXJ
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 98,482 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM54 SXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 98,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM54 SXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc70 (WM54 SXJ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))”.
WM54 SXJ Mileage History
- 16/12/202288,024 mi
- 13/12/202389,657 mi+1,633 mi
- 09/12/202494,487 mi+4,830 mi
- 08/12/202598,482 mi+3,995 mi
- 10/12/202598,482 mi
Average of roughly 3,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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