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FD55 JFF

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,494 mi
Last recorded196,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 196,494 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside door mirror back cover missing

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2017 196,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside door mirror back cover missing

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2016 179,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror outer cover missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 179,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror outer cover missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 166,653 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers door mirror outer cover missing.

Fail 14 May 2015 166,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers door mirror outer cover missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 163,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 159,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 150,397 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 150,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 142,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 137,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 137,255 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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FD55 JFF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 JFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD55 JFF registered?

FD55 JFF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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