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FM55 NBB

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,752 mi
Last recorded154,752 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NBB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 154,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear silencer rubbing / vibrating against floor

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak possibly water pump ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,582 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,706 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 128,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,802 miles

handbrake performance only just met

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,781 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,193 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear brake disc pitted and scored

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,947 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing badly on the inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,613 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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FM55 NBB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM55 NBB, 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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FM55 NBB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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