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SM55 XJO

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,027 mi
Last recorded123,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 123,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,609 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,641 miles

Offside horn inoperable

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,524 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,770 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 XJO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SM55 XJO, 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 SM55 XJO registered?

SM55 XJO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is SM55 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 XJO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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