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SV05 SZK

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

165,533 mi
Last recorded165,533 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SZK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 165,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty & tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 160,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 156,086 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 156,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 150,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FROSTY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 150,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FROSTY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 148,431 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 146,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 146,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 142,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 142,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 121,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 103,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 103,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,005 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 73,796 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 69,293 miles

All brake disks rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV05 SZK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SV05 SZK, 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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SV05 SZK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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