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LS05 SXU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,740 mi
Last recorded159,740 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have slight outer side wall damage.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 140,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 117,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,252 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 114,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 103,880 miles

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

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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LS05 SXU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS05 SXU, 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 LS05 SXU registered?

LS05 SXU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is LS05 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 SXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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