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SW55DWJ
2005 VOLVO XC70
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration SW55DWJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
18
Passes
3
Failures
85.71%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,260 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,885 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,404 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,724 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,482 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,354 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,544 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 9 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,975 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,014 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018 9 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,407 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 9 Jun 202613 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,814 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under-trays
- Slight play in steering rack inner joints
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,721 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,490 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,902 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,467 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,125 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,470 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,888 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW55DWJ was registered on 2005-12-22
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