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FE55 BYD

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,944 mi
Last recorded163,944 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 163,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 155,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 134,507 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorating

Rear Tyre's Wearing Outer Edge

Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,062 miles

Exhaust Rear Hanger Corroded/Broken

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,068 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,818 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,081 miles

EML light displayed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,940 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,296 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,025 miles

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre perished and has nail in it

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 16,510 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 BYD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE55 BYD, 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 FE55 BYD registered?

FE55 BYD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is FE55 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 BYD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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