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FG55 XGY

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,706 mi
Last recorded230,706 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 230,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear handbrake shoes rattling

Pass 16 May 2016 204,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

object on windscreen

Pass 29 May 2015 185,748 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/head light beam slightly distorted

n/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

one of three lights out on o/s/rear

Fail 29 May 2015 185,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/head light beam slightly distorted

n/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/rear brake pad worn low

one of three lights out on o/s/rear

Pass 6 Jun 2014 166,296 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in o/s/front rear bush

some travel in hand brake

somr unequal braking on front

Fail 5 Jun 2014 166,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight play in n/s/front lower arm front bush

slight play in o/s/front rear bush

some travel in hand brake

somr unequal braking on front

Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,785 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 148,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 129,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 129,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 109,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,645 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 XGY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 XGY, 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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What year was FG55 XGY registered?

FG55 XGY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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