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RF55 UON

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,025 mi
Last recorded201,025 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UON
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 201,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 187,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 171,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 155,880 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Outer lense fading (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,987 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Caused by fauling road wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,878 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,208 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,238 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,871 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 53,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,164 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 UON is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

RF55 UON is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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