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SW55 DRZ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,972 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 118,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,166 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 101,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 16 Dec 2016 89,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,570 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,897 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,103 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 67,103 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering arm ballend slightly worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering arm ballend slightly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,610 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST HANGERS BROKEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION

EXHAUST MOUNTING BADLY SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED /CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED/CORRODED

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

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR FOWLING OFFSIDE COIL SPRING

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,475 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre has a screw in centre tread

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust hangers broken but exhuast still secure

turbo pipe not fully on turbo and leaking oil slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,048 miles

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

turbo pipe at turbo not fully fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

turbo pipe at turbo not fully fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,400 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,009 miles

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

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 DRZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW55 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

SW55 DRZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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