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SW55 ABZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,450 mi
Last recorded157,450 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 ABZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 157,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,829 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenzes cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,327 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,589 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,351 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW55 ABZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW55 ABZ, 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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What year was SW55 ABZ registered?

SW55 ABZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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