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FG55 XGM

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,309 mi
Last recorded224,309 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 224,309 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 215,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 210,539 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 187,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 177,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,588 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both lower wish bone bushes perished

Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,507 miles

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

Front wish bone bush rubber perished

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,657 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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FG55 XGM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG55 XGM, 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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What year was FG55 XGM registered?

FG55 XGM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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