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OV55 FJY

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,599 mi
Last recorded219,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FJY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 219,599 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 219,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 203,568 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2018 203,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

centre exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2017 188,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 171,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 131,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,863 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS WORN

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,278 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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OV55 FJY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV55 FJY, 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 OV55 FJY registered?

OV55 FJY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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