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SW05 HCH

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 91,770 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,955 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,897 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 33,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,125 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 HCH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

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

Is SW05 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HCH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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