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CX55 RJV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

250,118 mi
Last recorded250,118 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RJV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 250,118 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 244,283 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 236,728 miles

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

headlamps cloudy

Fail 28 Feb 2024 236,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 6 Mar 2023 233,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 233,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 229,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 229,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 224,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 222,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 216,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 210,355 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 210,355 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 199,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 199,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 181,663 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 181,663 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 162,436 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 162,432 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,861 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,546 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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CX55 RJV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX55 RJV, 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 CX55 RJV registered?

CX55 RJV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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