2005 Volvo V70 2.5L Diesel · SV05 XDX
2005 Volvo V70 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 155,449 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SV05 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 155,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SV05 XDX Mileage History
- 03/02/2024143,951 mi
- 28/02/2025148,303 mi+4,352 mi
- 10/03/2025148,310 mi+7 mi
- 13/03/2026155,440 mi+7,130 mi
- 30/03/2026155,449 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV05 XDX 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 (SV05 XDX) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/damaged ?? (2.1.3 (g) (ii)”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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