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FV05 BPU

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,023 mi
Last recorded212,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 212,023 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 210,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 171,831 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 171,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 151,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 151,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,663 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,661 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Slight Damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 22,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Slight Damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV05 BPU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV05 BPU, 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 FV05 BPU registered?

FV05 BPU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FV05 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 BPU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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