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FG55 NMU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 165,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 147,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight bind detected

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Side light becoming dim

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 129,706 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,049 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,593 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,593 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,761 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

offside rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,550 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,877 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,272 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,930 miles

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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FG55 NMU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG55 NMU, 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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FG55 NMU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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