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V70 SRN

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,399 mi
Last recorded168,399 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 168,399 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 168,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 157,405 miles

Although parking brake passed, it would appear it requires adjustment or repair.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,941 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable requires adjustment

Rear brake discs & pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2021 144,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 142,359 miles

Check brake light on dash , brake lights are working

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,934 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 13 May 2014 95,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 69,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,077 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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V70 SRN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V70 SRN, 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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What year was V70 SRN registered?

V70 SRN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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