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LR55 TNJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,299 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,670 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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LR55 TNJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR55 TNJ, 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 LR55 TNJ registered?

LR55 TNJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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