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SW55 DTV

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,958 mi
Last recorded133,958 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,367 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 113,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,712 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)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on side wall and worn on inner edge

rear silncer slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on side wall and worn on inner edge

rear silncer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,181 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,774 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,838 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,838 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,649 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer side wall/not through to canvas

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,538 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer side wall/not through to canvas

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,566 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 DTV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

SW55 DTV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is SW55 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 DTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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