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AV55 FDE

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,735 mi
Last recorded157,735 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FDE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 157,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2014 136,671 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,719 miles

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

centre rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,202 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV55 FDE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV55 FDE, 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 AV55 FDE registered?

AV55 FDE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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