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SM55 JTO

2005 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,350 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer outlet pipe snapped off, no hanger holding box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg heavily corroded within 30 cm of top mount mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner side wall damaged, been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn on inner edges, advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,414 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective badly perished and part missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount of Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount of Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn on inner edges, advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R brake been binding, disc red.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,943 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,145 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/f brake disc pitted by corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,732 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges.

N/s/f tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,155 miles

N/s/r tyre low outer edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,155 miles

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

N/s/r tyre low outer edge.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,554 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 34,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,448 miles

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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SM55 JTO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM55 JTO, 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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SM55 JTO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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