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RJ55 NKN

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NKN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 127,340 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,784 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,784 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,406 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,400 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,735 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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RJ55 NKN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ55 NKN, 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 RJ55 NKN registered?

RJ55 NKN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RJ55 NKN safe to buy?

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