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BG55 ZNL

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,352 mi
Last recorded172,352 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 172,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 172,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 170,605 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 167,212 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edges (on limit)

Pass 24 Nov 2018 163,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 142,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 132,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 118,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 108,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 81,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,041 miles

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BG55 ZNL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG55 ZNL, 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 BG55 ZNL registered?

BG55 ZNL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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