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T5 SBX

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 SBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 139,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 139,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,143 miles

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 20 Feb 2021 130,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 125,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,332 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 77,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,806 miles

headlamp washers inop

rear washer inop

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,476 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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T5 SBX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T5 SBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 SBX registered?

T5 SBX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is T5 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 SBX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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