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SW55 DPU

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,459 mi
Last recorded178,459 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 178,459 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 168,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 164,215 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 155,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 147,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 140,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,675 miles

Rear axle bushes cracking

Rear diff housing cracked

engine mountings cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2020 132,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack side arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle bushes cracking

Rear diff housing cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,574 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,804 miles

Front front brake pads look low i cannot see inner pad

Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,794 miles

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

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

Front front brake pads look low i cannot see inner pad

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,800 miles

front discs are lipped an corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges 225/45/17

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SW55 DPU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW55 DPU, 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 SW55 DPU registered?

SW55 DPU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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