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CX55 VVT

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,470 mi
Last recorded140,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,470 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake lazy

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,152 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,162 miles

NSF lower arm inner bush has slight play

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

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 29 May 2010 64,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers smearing on screen slightly

Pass 23 May 2009 55,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CX55 VVT is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX55 VVT, 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 CX55 VVT registered?

CX55 VVT is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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