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NG55 KCV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 KCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 51,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 49,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 22,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 17,591 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 17,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,343 miles

nearside front tyre 2/2.5mm on outer tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,726 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,545 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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NG55 KCV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NG55 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG55 KCV registered?

NG55 KCV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is NG55 KCV safe to buy?

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