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FE55 BYB

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,031 mi
Last recorded206,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 206,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 203,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 203,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 197,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 189,410 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 189,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 178,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 165,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 123,401 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in a poor condition

rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,783 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 89,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,836 miles

rear brake discs in a poor condition

rear exhast mountings in a poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FE55 BYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE55 BYB, 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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FE55 BYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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