2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · FX55 OES
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 168,071 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2401cc
FX55 OES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 168,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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FX55 OES Mileage History
- 19/12/2023164,725 mi
- 19/12/2023164,725 mi
- 05/12/2024166,959 mi+2,234 mi
- 18/11/2025168,071 mi+1,112 mi
- 20/11/2025168,071 mi
Average of roughly 1,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX55 OES 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 Xc70 (FX55 OES) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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