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FG05 FKM

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,320 mi
Last recorded222,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 222,320 miles

nearside and offside front lower inner wishbone bushes are becoming weak

wear in the offside front lower ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2013 222,320 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2013 222,312 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

dash warning light on

rear inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes in poor condition

rear wiper not working and blade in poor condition

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe flexi

Pass 4 Jul 2012 200,748 miles

offside rear tyre getting abit thin on the edges

Fail 28 Jun 2012 200,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre getting thin on the edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 164,558 miles

crack in zone a of the windscreen

rear disc pads low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 164,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in zone a of the windscreen

rear disc pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 139,956 miles

gear selection stiff

offside front tyre on the wear bars

slight whine from nearside wheel bearing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 139,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on the wear bars

slight inbalance in the front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,598 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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FG05 FKM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 FKM, 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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FG05 FKM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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