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OV55 FZY

2005 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

263,919 mi
Last recorded263,919 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FZY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 263,919 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 258,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 258,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 247,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 239,606 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2022 239,606 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2021 226,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 215,942 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 215,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 203,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 190,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 190,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 190,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 175,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 175,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,236 miles

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

Offside 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 12 Sep 2014 125,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

service due displayed on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,106 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 FZY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

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

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