VOLVO V70 WG05VBC has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 VOLVO V70 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,173 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 09:53.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

WG05VBC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 202798,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202525TH MARCH 202689,675 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 202589,668 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202425TH MARCH 202584,922 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Revering Light Not Working
FAILED26TH MARCH 202484,922 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Revering Light Not Working
PASSED1ST MARCH 202317TH MARCH 202481,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST MARCH 202381,415 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 202217TH MARCH 202374,850 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 202274,849 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Steering System Fouling Both On Lock (2.1.4 (a))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202117TH MARCH 202272,478 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 202017TH MARCH 202168,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH MARCH 202068,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201931ST MAY 202066,402 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective But Still Clears Screen (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20185TH FEBRUARY 201961,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Splitting
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer Corroded And Rear Hanger Corroded (7.1.2)
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 201861,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Splitting
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer Corroded And Rear Hanger Corroded (7.1.2)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201729TH JANUARY 201858,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED27TH JANUARY 201758,156 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201627TH JANUARY 201753,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Non Obligatory Light Not Working.
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201527TH JANUARY 201649,600 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201427TH JANUARY 201544,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201327TH JANUARY 201439,925 MI
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201339,925 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201227TH JANUARY 201333,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201127TH JANUARY 201226,305 MI
PASSED23RD JUNE 201030TH JUNE 201124,260 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 200930TH JUNE 201019,768 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 200830TH JUNE 200915,397 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG05VBC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

WG05VBC MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

WG05VBC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,173 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,675 miles

WG05VBC FAQs

This Volvo V70 with registration WG05VBC was manufactured on Thursday 30th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 98,173 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 4,675 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volvo V70 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG05VBC has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V70 has had 36 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V70 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does WG05VBC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WG05VBC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG05VBC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WG05VBC does have Tax. Read more

When does WG05VBC Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG05VBC will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WG05VBC MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG05VBC will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did WG05VBC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG05VBC was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 09:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG05VBC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WG05VBC we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WG05VBC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WG05VBC we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG05VBC?

WG05VBC is registered as a 2005 Volvo V70. Read more

How many miles has WG05VBC done?

The odometer reading for WG05VBC at the last MOT in March 2026 was 98,173 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,675 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG05VBC?

The vehicle WG05VBC was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th June 2005. Read more

What colour is WG05VBC?

The official colour of WG05VBC is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WG05VBC have?

WG05VBC has a 2.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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