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SW55 DVY

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,019 mi
Last recorded165,019 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,019 miles

both front fog light inop

car corroded underneath

washer bottle leaking

Fail 10 Mar 2025 165,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

both front fog light inop

car corroded underneath

washer bottle leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,721 miles

bonnet strut u/s

engine rough

front tyres wearing edges

no n/s front fog lamp fitted

travel h/brake

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,630 miles

Engine running rough

Front end damaged

Knocking from front

Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,630 miles

Indicator switch inoperative Inop when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine running rough

Front end damaged

Knocking from front

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,290 miles

Rocker cover leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2021 147,289 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rocker cover leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring gear (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Light intensity reduced and lens defused

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,228 miles

Front both head lights Not seriously reducing light output

Fail 1 Nov 2019 135,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front both head lights Not seriously reducing light output

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,250 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,997 miles

offside front wishbone bush split

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front wishbone bush split

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,936 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 99,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,293 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,790 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 DVY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

SW55 DVY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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