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FL55 BJK

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

279,617 mi
Last recorded279,617 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BJK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 279,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2025 279,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2024 278,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 26 Jan 2024 278,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2023 269,064 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid level low

chip in screen

Fail 10 Feb 2023 269,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid level low

chip in screen

Pass 8 Feb 2022 256,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

chip in screen

front tyres worn/bald on edges

h/brake travel

Fail 8 Feb 2022 256,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

chip in screen

front tyres worn/bald on edges

h/brake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 247,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 244,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 6 Feb 2020 244,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

handbrake travel

slight play in rear antiroll bar carrier bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2019 225,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 202,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 189,404 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 185,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 185,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 183,176 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2015 183,176 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 180,128 miles

osr nsr osf tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 165,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr nsr tyres waring on outer edges(under inflation)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 165,795 miles

osr nsr tyres waring on outer edges(under inflation)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,872 miles

osf nsf tyres waring on inner edges and close to ware markers

various non obligatory park lights inop (replaced)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,674 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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FL55 BJK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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 FL55 BJK, 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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FL55 BJK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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