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SM05 NVS

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

210,679 mi
Last recorded210,679 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 210,679 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

handbrake lever rather long

Fail 13 Apr 2018 210,504 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 201,606 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 201,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 186,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor deterioration to suspension etc

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 179,901 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 179,901 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 172,320 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 172,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 161,805 miles

exhaust fittings deteriorating

minor deterioration to suspension etc

towbar electrical connections suspect

Fail 26 Apr 2013 161,805 miles

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

exhaust fittings deteriorating

minor deterioration to suspension etc

towbar electrical connections suspect

Pass 21 May 2012 153,596 miles

exhaust fittings deteriorating

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 18 May 2012 153,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust fittings deteriorating

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 16 May 2011 52,019 miles

offside rear tyre getting out of shape. offside front anti roll bar link minor wear. rear most exhaust bracket deteriating.

Fail 11 May 2011 138,143 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 122,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 112,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 112,176 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2008 90,470 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 90,470 miles

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.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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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.

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