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SY05 SKF

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,139 mi
Last recorded144,139 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 144,139 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of pipe coated in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of pipe coated in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corrosion

Steering system slightly rough both upper mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all wheel valve stems starting cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

coolant pipes corroded back of engine

Fail 17 Mar 2025 144,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective o ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of pipe coated in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of pipe coated in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corrosion

Steering system slightly rough both upper mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all wheel valve stems starting cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

coolant pipes corroded back of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,375 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,581 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,082 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,770 miles

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

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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SY05 SKF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY05 SKF, 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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SY05 SKF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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