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FV05 BSO

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,647 mi
Last recorded175,647 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 175,647 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 175,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel on top of the engine around fuel injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low. Disc showing signs of overheating. Inner pad possibly metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 171,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 170,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance has only just met requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2021 145,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,717 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,616 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link upper ball joint boot worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have a lot of play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,664 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,909 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,107 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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FV05 BSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV05 BSO, 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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FV05 BSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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