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P40 FGS

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,338 mi
Last recorded154,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 FGS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 154,338 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 154,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 152,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 147,275 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 147,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes going soft and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes going soft and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2019 113,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in protective coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 May 2018 103,299 miles

Exhaust centre mount disconnected from exhaust pipe.

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

Fail 16 May 2018 103,299 miles

Exhaust centre mount disconnected from exhaust pipe.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 72,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 63,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,555 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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P40 FGS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P40 FGS, 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 P40 FGS registered?

P40 FGS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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