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AU55 SWY

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,005 mi
Last recorded190,005 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 190,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount Brocken but not insur and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 190,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount Brocken but not insur and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 166,738 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 166,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,242 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 147,241 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r outer sidelight n/w

Pass 6 Jan 2014 127,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 127,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 92,184 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dampness around O/S inner CV boot

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded, worn and lipped

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, front bushes worn

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 92,184 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tax disc in wrong position

Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,006 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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AU55 SWY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 101,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 SWY registered?

AU55 SWY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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