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SP55 JVG

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,034 mi
Last recorded179,034 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 179,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 166,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 147,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Engine mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,578 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,769 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 50,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,473 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,806 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,279 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 18,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 14,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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SP55 JVG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP55 JVG, 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 SP55 JVG registered?

SP55 JVG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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