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SW55 DSE

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,627 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 157,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 157,047 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,659 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 155,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 155,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,170 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,452 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,483 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,483 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,594 miles

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

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

all brake pads wearing low

front discs worn

front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs worn and corroded on inside edge

slight bind offside rear

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,594 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brake pads wearing low

front discs worn

front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs worn and corroded on inside edge

slight bind offside rear

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 54,454 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,454 miles

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 DSE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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