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BJ55 BUO

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,308 mi
Last recorded225,308 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 207,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 207,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 199,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 199,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 186,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 186,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 170,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 170,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 153,564 miles

front side lights dim

Fail 29 Oct 2012 153,489 miles

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 side lights dim

Pass 31 Oct 2011 129,356 miles

chip in the centre of the windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,433 miles

the o/s/r tyre is very worn on the outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 102,431 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the o/s/r tyre is very worn on the outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2009 76,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 50,063 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,063 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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BJ55 BUO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ55 BUO, 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 BJ55 BUO registered?

BJ55 BUO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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