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RJ55 NVO

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,217 mi
Last recorded193,217 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 193,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2024 193,033 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim on door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 183,977 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 171,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 171,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 165,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 158,426 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,518 miles

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 148,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 138,634 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,936 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush fron (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,493 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,369 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 NVO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

RJ55 NVO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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