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FP55 XFC

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

231,194 mi
Last recorded231,194 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 231,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 231,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 227,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 219,627 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 211,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 208,409 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 201,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front bottom arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 201,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front bottom arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 190,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 182,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 182,038 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/s rear brake noise

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 173,049 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 172,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 165,186 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 161,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 150,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 129,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 97,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FP55 XFC is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 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 FP55 XFC, 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 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP55 XFC registered?

FP55 XFC is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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