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FG05 FMJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,090 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,423 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Side light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side of the tire bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Droplink completely detached

Pass 21 Jun 2021 143,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,988 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear BOTH TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,742 miles

Both front tyres, wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,494 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,488 miles

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

Exhaust bracket fractured but exhaust still supported.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,691 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,609 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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FG05 FMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG05 FMJ, 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 FMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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