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FP55 XEX

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,680 mi
Last recorded163,680 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 163,680 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn ()

Offside Front headlamp lens detiorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,353 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 139,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 135,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,401 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 130,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,138 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,371 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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FP55 XEX 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 78.3%.

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 FP55 XEX, 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 FP55 XEX registered?

FP55 XEX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FP55 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 XEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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