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SY05 SJV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,726 mi
Last recorded159,726 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SJV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 159,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank damp

Fail 7 Nov 2024 144,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank damp

Pass 13 Nov 2023 132,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,260 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,137 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,065 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,207 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 95,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,475 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (3mm)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly (3mm)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,827 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,459 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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SY05 SJV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY05 SJV, 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 SY05 SJV registered?

SY05 SJV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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