2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · RJ55 RBF
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 220,556 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2401cc
RJ55 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 220,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RJ55 RBF Mileage History
- 16/08/2023197,168 mi
- 19/08/2024210,257 mi+13,089 mi
- 21/08/2024210,264 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/2025220,555 mi+10,291 mi
- 09/06/2025220,556 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ55 RBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (RJ55 RBF) between August 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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