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SV55 UPR

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,948 mi
Last recorded195,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UPR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 195,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 189,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 185,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 185,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 180,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 180,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,137 miles

antiroll d bushes minor play

discs scored pads thin

front headlights faded

o/s front track rod end minor play ball joint,,, borderline pass replace asap

o/s/f suspension arm pin bush minor play

tyres worn edges x4

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,215 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 139,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,005 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 129,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,222 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,221 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,078 miles

Centre silencer very heavily corroded but not leaking yet

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer very heavily corroded but not leaking yet

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,304 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 48,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,164 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,045 miles

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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SV55 UPR 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 SV55 UPR, 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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SV55 UPR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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