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FN05 TBX

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 154,048 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 154,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 153,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 152,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 149,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 148,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 140,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,595 miles

Rear slight movment in D bushes

mid box has a couple of pin holes and is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,148 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,216 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FN05 TBX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN05 TBX, 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 FN05 TBX registered?

FN05 TBX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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