2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · FG55 XGO
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 227,837 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG55 XGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2026
- 227,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG55 XGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (FG55 XGO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake pads material crumbling and falling apart from excessive heat - partial f”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split, sh”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FG55 XGO Mileage History
- 02/07/2024202,984 mi
- 05/07/2024202,989 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2025213,180 mi+10,191 mi
- 08/07/2025213,186 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/2026227,837 mi+14,651 mi
Average of roughly 12,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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