2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · RA55 HVE
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 178,442 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 HVE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 178,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 HVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (RA55 HVE) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RA55 HVE Mileage History
- 05/07/2022166,160 mi
- 29/06/2023171,854 mi+5,694 mi
- 04/07/2024178,442 mi+6,588 mi
Average of roughly 6,144 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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