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SW05 KWM

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 143,343 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,075 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 139,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,292 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 112,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 108,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 108,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 104,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 104,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,037 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 May 2017 97,975 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers

under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,538 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,267 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013
Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,605 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,950 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,545 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,545 miles

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

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 KWM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

SW05 KWM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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