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SY05 SMO

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 152,579 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,570 miles

Front STEERING ARMS ARE WORN

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 145,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front STEERING ARMS ARE WORN

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,451 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 129,597 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 124,132 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 113,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage front bumper

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside side lamp not working behind headlamp

Fail 5 Mar 2012 100,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside side lamp not working behind headlamp

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs beginning to corrode on brake surfaces

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,530 miles

all 4 tyers 2 to 3 mm

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 SMO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMO, 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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SY05 SMO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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