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RF55 NXH

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel and shock absorber damp. Needs investigation. Suspect shock absorber.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking on side walls. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting over. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking on side walls. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,313 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both head light lens misted over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62MM (5.2.3 (e))

•Slight knock from OS end of steering rack - needs further investigation.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,313 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both head light lens misted over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62MM (5.2.3 (e))

•Slight knock from OS end of steering rack - needs further investigation.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,532 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight misting of both head lamp lenses - doesn't affect beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight knock from OS end of steering rack - needs further investigation.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,969 miles

Both head lights misting over

Head light washer jets not working. Car fitted with H7 Bulbs

Small knocking coming from the steering rack when rocking the steering wheel from side to side.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,271 miles

Head light washer jets not working. Car fitted with H7 Bulbs

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

Small knocking coming from the steering rack when rocking the steering wheel from side to side.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,271 miles

Head light washer jets not working. Car fitted with H7 Bulbs

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Small knocking coming from the steering rack when rocking the steering wheel from side to side.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,627 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,280 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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RF55 NXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF55 NXH, 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 RF55 NXH registered?

RF55 NXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for RF55 NXH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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