MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods ()
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust insecure centre mounting
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres wearing low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 XPG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?
SW05 XPG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2005.
Is SW05 XPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 XPG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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