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SW05 AVZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,763 mi
Last recorded194,763 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 194,763 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 182,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 172,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 163,998 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 155,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 150,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,626 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,691 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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ns and Osr shock absorber damping weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brake pads low

Ns and Osr tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,503 miles

both front tyres on 2-3mm....both rear brake discs corroded on outer top lips

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,527 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 AVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AVZ, 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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SW05 AVZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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