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RE05 NJO

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

215,660 mi
Last recorded215,660 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 215,660 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2025 215,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2024 212,500 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 209,908 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 205,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 199,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 191,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 185,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 176,806 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement 16%

Fail 10 Jan 2019 176,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement 16%

Pass 22 Jan 2018 166,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 156,319 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 156,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,761 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,006 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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RE05 NJO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE05 NJO, 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 RE05 NJO registered?

RE05 NJO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is RE05 NJO safe to buy?

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