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NB55 ARA

2015 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo XC7062,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB55 ARA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,060 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 96,136 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge corners off tread wearing and signs of feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to wear and feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,435 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,650 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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NB55 ARA is a 2015 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 62,699 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 NB55 ARA, 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 11 years old, this Volvo XC70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NB55 ARA registered?

NB55 ARA is a 2015 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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