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SW55AEA
2005 VOLVO XC70
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration SW55AEA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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34 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 161,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brakes binding slightly , due to parking brake
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,683 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,841 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front exhaust flange corroded and thin
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,287 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,468 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,091 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 9 Jun 202626 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,091 MI
9 Jun 202617 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,394 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021 9 Jun 202620 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,891 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,391 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,118 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018 9 Jun 202618 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,605 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 9 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,028 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,685 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,390 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,594 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2011 9 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,594 MI
9 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,750 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2010 9 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,200 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW55AEA was registered on 2005-12-08
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