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SM55 BUV

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 69,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,956 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 68,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

h/lamps poor

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,706 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,552 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,031 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,821 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,837 miles

rear discs pitted

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,837 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs pitted

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on edges.

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on edges.

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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SM55 BUV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM55 BUV, 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 SM55 BUV registered?

SM55 BUV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SM55 BUV safe to buy?

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