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FE55 RFK

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 105,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,391 miles

general underbody and components corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2023 104,838 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 104,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 103,009 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 97,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 88,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front lock stops worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lock stops worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,613 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x exhaust brackets snapped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lock stops worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear to both front suspension arm forward bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing oninner edge

front tyres rubbing on inner wing covers

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,109 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 RFK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

FE55 RFK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FE55 RFK safe to buy?

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