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SW05 HBX

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,361 mi
Last recorded198,361 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 198,361 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 198,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged belt torn (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 193,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 193,230 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 184,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 184,096 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT LENS FOGGED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 171,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 171,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 162,830 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 162,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 155,027 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 144,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 144,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,572 miles

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,408 miles

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 HBX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

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

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