2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · SV05 XFF
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 249,410 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SV05 XFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 249,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SV05 XFF Mileage History
- 31/01/2023236,859 mi
- 12/01/2024246,799 mi+9,940 mi
- 18/10/2024246,809 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/2025249,400 mi+2,591 mi
- 30/10/2025249,410 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV05 XFF 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 XFF) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))”; “Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
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