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SW05 HBO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 115,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 102,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,682 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both. ()

Fail 26 May 2018 100,676 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both. ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,186 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls worn

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2014 87,392 miles

Headlamp washers not working ( bi-xenon headlights not fitted )

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,392 miles

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

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

Headlamp washers not working ( bi-xenon headlights not fitted )

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 83,119 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 4 Jun 2011 73,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,505 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HBO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

SW05 HBO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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