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SP55 MXW

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,269 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,009 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective one side of hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,559 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,541 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine service requirement light illuminated on dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp inoperative vehicle before 2009

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,194 miles

discs slight pitting

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 92,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

discs slight pitting

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,789 miles

Offside handbrake performance low recommend repair needed

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side skirts fitted

Top and btm engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,640 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side skirts fitted

Top and btm engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,975 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc's pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,452 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Sep 2010 43,452 miles

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

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,763 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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 MXW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP55 MXW, 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 SP55 MXW registered?

SP55 MXW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is SP55 MXW safe to buy?

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