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FV55 LJX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,754 mi
Last recorded204,754 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 204,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 204,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 201,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 201,107 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 195,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 195,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake wire (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure socket plug (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

petrol in diesel tank

Pass 2 Aug 2018 193,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 185,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 178,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 168,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 167,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 152,866 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 152,866 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 128,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,445 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,284 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 LJX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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