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SP55 ZVD

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,157 mi
Last recorded157,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZVD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 157,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 155,604 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 155,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 148,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels have bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tarnished lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 142,396 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe corroded and leaking at flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tarnished lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 136,564 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 136,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 132,440 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 125,243 miles

undertray/sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 125,243 miles

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

undertray/sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,688 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre's getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,235 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,648 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,929 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front discs worn and corroded

front pads low

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs worn and corroded

front pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,584 miles

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

front discs worn

front pads low

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,584 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

front pads low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,721 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,678 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

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 ZVD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVD, 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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SP55 ZVD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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