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CN55 NBJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,812 mi
Last recorded177,812 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 NBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 177,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 155,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 155,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring gear (1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,728 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 99,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,444 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,438 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,584 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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CN55 NBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN55 NBJ, 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 CN55 NBJ registered?

CN55 NBJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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