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SW05 HBB

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 125,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 122,193 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 122,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME AND AXLE AND SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 101,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,985 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

low effort parking brake o/s/r

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,496 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,084 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH NSR AND OSR (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,995 miles

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,017 miles

3rd row seats and belts not in use

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,897 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,897 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 59,382 miles

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

screen wiper blades just reached minimum m.o.t requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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SW05 HBB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW05 HBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW05 HBB registered?

SW05 HBB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is SW05 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HBB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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