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SP55 MWW

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,465 mi
Last recorded160,465 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 160,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 154,701 miles

No Diesel Smoke Readings Above 0 Recorded.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 154,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail In N/S/R Tyre Too Close To Sidewall To Repair And Tyre Sidewall Damaged, Looks To Have Been Run Flat.

Nail In O/S/R Tyre Tread.

No Diesel Smoke Readings Above 0 Recorded.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,617 miles

DPF Filter Fitted, No Smoke readings Recorded.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Warning Triangle Light On Dash.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 148,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DPF Filter Fitted, No Smoke readings Recorded.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Warning Triangle Light On Dash.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 141,198 miles

deterioration n/s/f suspension arm bush

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres wearing on shoulders

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

some wear +deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 17 Dec 2011 141,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

deterioration n/s/f suspension arm bush

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres wearing on shoulders

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

some wear +deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,546 miles

emissions not triggered meter, reading 0.03 1/m

wheel bearing noise detected on road test, no play in front and no noise when rotated by hand

Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside 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)

emissions not triggered meter, reading 0.03 1/m

offside rear disc lightly scored

Pass 1 Dec 2009 122,055 miles

front brake inner discs wearing thin

front inner brake pads appear wearing thin

rear brake discs becoming worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,053 miles

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

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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SP55 MWW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SP55 MWW, 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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SP55 MWW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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