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SW05AXA
2005 VOLVO V70
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2521cc
General Information
- Registration SW05AXA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,487 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026 10 Jun 20267 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,693 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,473 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,516 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023 10 Jun 202628 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,914 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022 10 Jun 202610 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,125 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,514 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,415 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,415 MI
10 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,570 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,680 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)
24 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,570 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,179 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,239 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,545 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 10 Jun 20262 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,538 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,257 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,324 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 10 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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SW05AXA was registered on 2005-06-30
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