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FV55 FWC

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,201 mi
Last recorded180,201 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 180,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 180,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Underside in a dirty condition

Fail 7 Oct 2016 164,278 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipes - X2 (7.2.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rear of engine bay area (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Inner edge wear both front tyres (tracking)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside in a dirty condition

Pass 5 Oct 2015 147,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met,recommend investigation.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 147,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met,recommend investigation.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,103 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,293 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,925 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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FV55 FWC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV55 FWC, 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 FV55 FWC registered?

FV55 FWC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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