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RN05 LPY

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,651 mi
Last recorded192,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 192,651 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 191,902 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 191,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 178,640 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 177,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 155,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 140,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,077 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,021 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,928 miles

Headlamps starting to cloud over

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,419 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,738 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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RN05 LPY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RN05 LPY, 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 RN05 LPY registered?

RN05 LPY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is RN05 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 LPY shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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