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CP55 PLZ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 163,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Shock tower. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side mirror cap missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear suspension components corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 161,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play *Inner rack end* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 156,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,477 miles

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 79,477 miles

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

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,589 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,589 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 63,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 63,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 54,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front spring seat insulator is split

offside front spring seat insulator is split

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front spring seat insulator is split

offside front spring seat insulator is split

slight play in nearside front drop link

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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CP55 PLZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP55 PLZ, 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 CP55 PLZ registered?

CP55 PLZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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