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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration SW55DPU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 178,459 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,884 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,215 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on edges
- vehicle underside , suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,368 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024 9 Jun 202622 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,419 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2023 9 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,335 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2022 9 Jun 202614 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,675 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine mountings cracking
- Rear diff housing cracked
- Rear axle bushes cracking
10 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering rack side arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff housing cracked
- Rear axle bushes cracking
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,644 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020 9 Jun 20261 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,137 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,574 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,804 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake pads look low i cannot see inner pad
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake pads look low i cannot see inner pad
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,536 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,749 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,647 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014 9 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,355 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
20 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,398 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,800 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,126 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW55DPU was registered on 2005-12-16
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