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BK55 SYS

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

205,644 mi
Last recorded205,644 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 205,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 195,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 194,708 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 178,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 21 Dec 2015 178,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,683 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Sep 2014 164,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

All brake discs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2013 145,551 miles

Both mirror covers damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front fog light missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 145,551 miles

Both mirror covers damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog light missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

wiper blades torn on edges but still clearing windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2012 128,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

wiper blades torn on edges but still clearing windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 112,292 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 112,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,409 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 90,409 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,956 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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BK55 SYS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK55 SYS, 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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BK55 SYS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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