CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN55 VVR

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 140,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 125,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 116,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,741 miles

centre mounting brackets insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2022 85,694 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

centre mounting brackets insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension bushes worn / perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,308 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,434 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN55 VVR is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN55 VVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 VVR?

You can check the full history of BN55 VVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN55 VVR registered?

BN55 VVR is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BN55 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 VVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN55 VVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.