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RN55 ZTV

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack boot damaged at end.

Rear exhaust hanger weak.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,741 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,741 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern on n/s/f dip beam and light flickering (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f marker light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arm front bush perished.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks.

Offside Front Lower Arm front bush perished.

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,473 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,473 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlight lenses misted badly

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,476 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,473 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,637 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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RN55 ZTV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RN55 ZTV, 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 RN55 ZTV registered?

RN55 ZTV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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