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FG55 XGH

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,666 mi
Last recorded183,666 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 183,666 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 159,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 152,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 152,894 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 148,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 148,500 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped edge/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake operation weak

Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake weak.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 136,728 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,974 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,281 miles

n/s/r tyrestarting to wear outer edge

surface corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 13 Oct 2014 110,281 miles

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

n/s/r tyrestarting to wear outer edge

surface corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,676 miles

front discs worn/pads getting low

some rear brake inbalance

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,672 miles

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

front discs worn/pads getting low

some rear brake inbalance

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,694 miles

o/s/r tyre worn edges

wear to front tyre edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,743 miles

edge wear to offside rear tyre

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,830 miles

front tyres worn inner edges - o/s/f bold inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,224 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 XGH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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