2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · SM55 SEM
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2005. Recorded mileage 169,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2435cc
SM55 SEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 169,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM55 SEM Mileage History
- 15/08/2023150,741 mi
- 09/08/2024161,958 mi+11,217 mi
- 12/08/2024162,040 mi+82 mi
- 04/09/2025169,807 mi+7,767 mi
- 16/09/2025169,936 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 9,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 SEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (SM55 SEM) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Back box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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