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RF55 NXK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,548 mi
Last recorded154,548 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 154,548 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2025 154,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2024 148,334 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2024 148,334 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working front both position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 144,518 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2023 144,518 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,330 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,473 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,473 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,045 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 115,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,033 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,033 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,743 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,482 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

inside face on both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,758 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 NXK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

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

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