2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · SW05 AWF
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 194,895 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 AWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 194,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW05 AWF Mileage History
- 16/08/2023179,509 mi
- 12/08/2024183,907 mi+4,398 mi
- 08/08/2025190,087 mi+6,180 mi
- 17/08/2026194,895 mi+4,808 mi
- 18/08/2026194,895 mi
Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 AWF 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 Xc70 (SW05 AWF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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