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FV05BSO
2005 VOLVO XC70
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration FV05BSO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 175,647 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 175,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel on top of the engine around fuel injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low. Disc showing signs of overheating. Inner pad possibly metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
20 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,530 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,855 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,254 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- parking brake performance has only just met requirements
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,501 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022 5 Jun 20266 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,717 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system deteriorated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,616 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust centre box corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have a lot of play ()
- Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front drop link upper ball joint boot worn
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,137 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,664 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Central exhaust box corroded
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,104 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,873 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,970 MI
5 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,809 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,909 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,548 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,371 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,107 MI
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FV05BSO was registered on 2005-04-21
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