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SW55 JKZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,904 mi
Last recorded226,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 JKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 226,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 222,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting a little (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 215,621 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 207,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 207,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 199,133 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 199,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 192,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 192,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 184,112 miles

Nearside Rear Disc damaged from rear pad hitting metal

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 175,078 miles

Offside Front edges

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 160,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 143,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,568 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 115,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,059 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SW55 JKZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW55 JKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW55 JKZ registered?

SW55 JKZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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