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FN55 UTP

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

285,809 mi
Last recorded285,809 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 285,809 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 285,809 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 271,554 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack or rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 266,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 252,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 252,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 240,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 240,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 231,507 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 217,229 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 206,300 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 206,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 200,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 181,719 miles

o/s/ headlamp cracked/damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2016 181,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/ headlamp cracked/damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2015 161,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 160,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 137,550 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 137,550 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 115,938 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 115,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 93,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,018 miles

front number plate cracked, still clear/visible

rear number plate slightly faded

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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FN55 UTP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN55 UTP, 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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FN55 UTP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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