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FD55 XFX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,826 mi
Last recorded177,826 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 177,826 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 172,589 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 167,727 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 167,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 164,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 158,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 143,495 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 136,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,803 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 102,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 98,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split.wear front tyres inner edge

service indictor on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,770 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,770 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,991 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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FD55 XFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 XFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD55 XFX registered?

FD55 XFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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