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BJ55 BUV

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,608 mi
Last recorded212,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 212,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 203,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 190,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 163,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 153,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 143,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,890 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm bushes worn

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,720 miles

Front tyres appear to have been slightly fouling inner wheel arch liners at some point. Not touching on full lock check at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,415 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
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BJ55 BUV 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 100%.

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 BJ55 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

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

Is BJ55 BUV safe to buy?

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