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DE55 NJX

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,283 mi
Last recorded66,283 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,609 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Fail 13 Nov 2020 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake noisy ,would advise closer inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,717 miles

osr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,577 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,609 miles

osr tyre perished sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2011 17,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre perished sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,484 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear registration plate becoming delaminated

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 12 Nov 2008 6,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 6,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DE55 NJX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 NJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 NJX registered?

DE55 NJX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DE55 NJX safe to buy?

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