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SM55 NBF

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 120,641 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 119,025 miles

Covers fitted

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,495 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside & rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside & rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,376 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 112,367 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,556 miles

exhaust corroded (back box)

n/s and o/s front tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,402 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,015 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,274 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,305 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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SM55 NBF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SM55 NBF, 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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SM55 NBF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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