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SP05 LND

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

285,775 mi
Last recorded285,775 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LND
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 285,775 miles

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

Nearside park brake lazy

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 275,272 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 267,575 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 267,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 242,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 213,173 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 213,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axial tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axial tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 184,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 156,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,409 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriated and worn down on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 136,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre deteriated and worn down on edges

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,619 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 128,613 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc corroded on the inside

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,142 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,428 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
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SP05 LND is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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