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SO05 TVV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,515 mi
Last recorded133,515 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 TVV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 133,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,256 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 113,255 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 104,482 miles

Service brake pedal travel is long.

Fail 22 May 2019 104,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint loose in lower suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake pedal travel is long.

Pass 25 May 2018 102,226 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,641 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,087 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,040 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,009 miles

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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SO05 TVV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO05 TVV, 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 SO05 TVV registered?

SO05 TVV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is SO05 TVV safe to buy?

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