MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front lower arm bushes worn
handbrake lever rather long
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn
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)
Offside Front brake disc has been hot and deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake rather long
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor deterioration to suspension etc
offside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor deterioration to suspension etc
offside rear tyre worn on edges
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor deterioration to suspension etc
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
nearside tyres worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
nearside tyres worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
towbar electrical connections suspect
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
towbar electrical connections suspect
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust fittings deteriorating
minor deterioration to suspension etc
offside rear tyre getting out of shape. offside front anti roll bar link minor wear. rear most exhaust bracket deteriating.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
slight rust ridge around rear brake discs
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 NVS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 NVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SM05 NVS registered?
SM05 NVS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2005.
Is SM05 NVS safe to buy?
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