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SW54 JLO

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,801 mi
Last recorded179,801 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 179,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 172,927 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Fail 6 Sep 2023 172,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 20 Oct 2022 166,851 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear early sign of corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2022 166,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear early sign of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 161,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,168 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,669 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 135,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 135,073 miles

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

O/S/F Headlight lens detreated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tape on clocks

Pass 8 May 2016 128,668 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bsh worn needs attension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 119,799 miles

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

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 111,564 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 111,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Pass 9 May 2013 102,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2013 102,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 95,184 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,671 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SW54 JLO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW54 JLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW54 JLO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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