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ND55 FXG

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,405 mi
Last recorded197,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 FXG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 197,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 197,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 187,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 187,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 176,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis and related components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 176,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis and related components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 153,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 153,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,165 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,283 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 11 Jun 2014 89,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,994 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 53,994 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Wipers smearing.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs thin.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,541 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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ND55 FXG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ND55 FXG, 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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ND55 FXG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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