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FM54 LCA

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,837 mi
Last recorded251,837 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 251,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 241,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 235,852 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 232,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 232,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 224,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 216,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 207,503 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 199,692 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 191,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 191,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 175,602 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner egdes recommend replacement

middle exhaust corroding

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 175,602 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres heavily worn on inner egdes recommend replacement

middle exhaust corroding

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 158,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 139,170 miles

exhaust centre box deteriating

front brake discs corroding

nail in n/s/r tyre & tyre wearing on edge

rear discs corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 122,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,701 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,604 miles

o/s rear lamp broken

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,242 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s rear lamp broken

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,138 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s rear lamp broken

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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FM54 LCA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM54 LCA, 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 FM54 LCA registered?

FM54 LCA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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