2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · RJ55 RCO
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 268,498 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 RCO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 268,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 RCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (RJ55 RCO) between July 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
RJ55 RCO Mileage History
- 16/07/200884,661 mi
- 27/03/200990,494 mi+5,833 mi
- 25/03/2010103,835 mi+13,341 mi
- 05/03/2011117,360 mi+13,525 mi
- 12/03/2012130,832 mi+13,472 mi
- 12/03/2012130,832 mi
- 20/03/2013140,869 mi+10,037 mi
- 03/03/2014150,859 mi+9,990 mi
- 11/03/2015165,981 mi+15,122 mi
- 14/03/2016178,493 mi+12,512 mi
- 03/03/2017192,053 mi+13,560 mi
- 27/02/2018205,784 mi+13,731 mi
- 27/02/2019218,052 mi+12,268 mi
- 10/03/2020231,549 mi+13,497 mi
- 26/03/2021239,347 mi+7,798 mi
- 25/03/2022248,605 mi+9,258 mi
- 26/03/2022248,605 mi
- 28/03/2023256,636 mi+8,031 mi
- 28/03/2023256,638 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2024260,891 mi+4,253 mi
- 13/03/2025264,429 mi+3,538 mi
- 25/03/2026268,498 mi+4,069 mi
- 26/03/2026268,498 mi
Average of roughly 10,391 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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