2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · RJ55 RCX
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 180,045 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 RCX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 180,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 RCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (RJ55 RCX) between October 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “An item not tested (Manual)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
RJ55 RCX Mileage History
- 08/10/200863,045 mi
- 08/10/200863,045 mi
- 13/07/200974,027 mi+10,982 mi
- 14/07/200974,029 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/201083,695 mi+9,666 mi
- 25/06/201083,695 mi
- 24/06/201194,029 mi+10,334 mi
- 06/07/2012104,348 mi+10,319 mi
- 28/06/2013112,338 mi+7,990 mi
- 27/06/2014121,045 mi+8,707 mi
- 19/06/2015127,674 mi+6,629 mi
- 22/06/2016133,189 mi+5,515 mi
- 21/06/2017138,201 mi+5,012 mi
- 29/06/2018142,420 mi+4,219 mi
- 03/07/2019146,890 mi+4,470 mi
- 26/06/2020151,681 mi+4,791 mi
- 26/06/2020151,681 mi
- 02/07/2021156,371 mi+4,690 mi
- 27/10/2021158,125 mi+1,754 mi
- 29/10/2021158,126 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2022163,106 mi+4,980 mi
- 14/10/2023169,841 mi+6,735 mi
- 25/10/2024176,815 mi+6,974 mi
- 14/10/2025180,045 mi+3,230 mi
- 14/10/2025180,045 mi
Average of roughly 6,876 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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