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FT05 AGV

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,677 mi
Last recorded168,677 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 168,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,220 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 163,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,464 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 157,464 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 151,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 151,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 140,712 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative on both ns and os Rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ALL for four. one on each each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 134,485 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,632 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,403 miles

Mid exhaust box poor condition and exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,211 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 79,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 79,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,241 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

ONE NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT BULB INOPERATIVE

Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,239 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

ONE NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT BULB INOPERATIVE

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,559 miles

LEFT HAND DIPPED BEAM PATTERN POOR

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SIDE LIGHT BULB NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,938 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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FT05 AGV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FT05 AGV, 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 FT05 AGV registered?

FT05 AGV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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