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SW55 DVC

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,005 mi
Last recorded174,005 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 174,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at join to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexibles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear brake dust shields corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexibles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section/boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 174,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at join to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexibles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear brake dust shields corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexibles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section/boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 172,551 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fore/aft (1.1.11 (c))

Various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 168,059 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 168,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 156,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 153,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 134,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 131,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 119,620 miles

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

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

child seat

tow bar wireing loose

Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat

tow bar wireing loose

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,563 miles

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

child seat

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,065 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,065 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

unable to test rear seat belts

unable to test wheel bearings on front due to brake bind

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,582 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,582 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,139 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 DVC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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