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FY05 BTO

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 167,179 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 165,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 163,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 159,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 154,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,372 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 151,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 148,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,742 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 143,731 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 third worn ? (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust center box started corrod

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 129,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,602 miles

both front tie rod ends have slight play

both front tyre depths are getting low

rear seat belts not tested due to items in back

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,696 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 89,696 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,646 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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FY05 BTO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FY05 BTO, 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 FY05 BTO registered?

FY05 BTO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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