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SM05 LLD

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

277,150 mi
Last recorded277,150 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 LLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 277,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 273,286 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 265,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 251,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 251,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 236,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front foglamp not working.

Nearside Rear brakepipe clip broken, but pipe adequately secure.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor.

Offside Front foglamp not working.

Offside Rear sidemarker lamp not working.

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 14 Nov 2016 236,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front foglamp not working.

Nearside Rear brakepipe clip broken, but pipe adequately secure.

Offside Front foglamp not working.

Offside Rear sidemarker lamp not working.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 217,156 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor.

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 217,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Inside steering rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link close to suspension arm indicating possible damage.

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

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

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Rear mount broken away from exhaust, but system still supported.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 192,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear marker lamp not working

Fail 7 Oct 2014 191,200 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 166,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear parking brake noisey when tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 166,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake noisey when tested

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside in muddy condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 165,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,498 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 139,498 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,496 miles

Nearside front tyre tread 2mm Offside front tyre 3mm Both rear tyres inner shoulder bald

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,701 miles

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

both rear tyres have excessively worn inner edges

front brake disc worn low

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,447 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

both rear tyres have excessively worn inner edges

front brake disc worn low

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,132 miles

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

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

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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SM05 LLD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM05 LLD, 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.

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SM05 LLD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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