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SP05 LMX

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,255 mi
Last recorded161,255 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 161,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 151,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,235 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 122,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,830 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)

Slight play nearside front steering rod

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SP05 LMX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SP05 LMX, 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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What year was SP05 LMX registered?

SP05 LMX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SP05 LMX safe to buy?

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