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DA55 AVY

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

223,507 mi
Last recorded223,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 223,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 213,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 203,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,846 miles

DSTC light indicates switched off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 194,846 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DSTC light indicates switched off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 188,712 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 188,712 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 178,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 178,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 170,663 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 166,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 158,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 150,352 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 141,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 107,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre has been fouling inner wing on right hand lock

Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,122 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre has been fouling inner wing on right hand lock

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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DA55 AVY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA55 AVY, 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 DA55 AVY registered?

DA55 AVY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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