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DE55 GXL

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,088 mi
Last recorded202,088 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 202,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 187,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 180,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 153,978 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 153,978 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

front tyres are worn to 2mm and badly on the inner edge advise replacement and tracking

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s front tyre has a cut in the tread plus a nail

Pass 15 Mar 2010 124,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 124,863 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust bracket has come away slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,247 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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DE55 GXL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 GXL, 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 DE55 GXL registered?

DE55 GXL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 GXL safe to buy?

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