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SW05 KWA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,123 mi
Last recorded187,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 187,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,058 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 152,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 139,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 119,279 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 107,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2013 107,182 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 82,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,959 miles

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)

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 KWA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

SW05 KWA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SW05 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 KWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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