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SW05AUR
2005 VOLVO XC70
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AUR
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 06 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 253,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2026 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 250,289 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 242,980 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024 10 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 229,830 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 217,024 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 205,661 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to sill covers and under tray
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 205,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to sill covers and under tray
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,758 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both front inner track rods
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,130 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort providing no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,778 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,924 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 133,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,248 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,079 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 10 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,245 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 10 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,103 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,676 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 10 Jun 202611 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,807 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,969 MI
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SW05AUR was registered on 2005-05-11
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