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SW05 AUR

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

253,623 mi
Last recorded253,623 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AUR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 253,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 250,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 242,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 229,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 217,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 205,661 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to sill covers and under tray

Fail 29 Oct 2020 205,661 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to sill covers and under tray

Pass 26 Apr 2019 183,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 2 May 2018 165,130 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 165,127 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 151,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 151,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,924 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 133,924 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 119,248 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre has small cut at sidewall

Pass 2 May 2014 110,079 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 109,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,245 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,244 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 76,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 55,807 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,969 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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SW05 AUR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW05 AUR, 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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What year was SW05 AUR registered?

SW05 AUR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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