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OV55 FZT

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,353 mi
Last recorded207,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FZT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 207,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 195,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 171,868 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,949 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 146,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 2.mm

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,514 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 125,505 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,321 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,317 miles

O/s/r tyre has a cut on outer edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 81,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,330 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 35,330 miles

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

handbrake travel long

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but no cords are visible

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 FZT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

OV55 FZT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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