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SW55 DVP

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and mid bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 1of3 position lamp not working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 141,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and mid bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 1of3 position lamp not working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,417 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 86,239 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,854 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,685 miles

front pads low o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,090 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 DVP 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 80%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

SW55 DVP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is SW55 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 DVP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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