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FN55 UTO

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,399 mi
Last recorded177,399 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 177,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 168,573 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing, not affecting light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,939 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,360 miles

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

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

Front both sides, headlamp aims deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 141,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear box hanger broken

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear box hanger broken

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front pads wearing low

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust mounting points

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to exhaust mounting points

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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FN55 UTO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN55 UTO, 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 FN55 UTO registered?

FN55 UTO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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