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DG55 AAU

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,166 mi
Last recorded215,166 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 215,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 208,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 208,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 202,901 miles

Front Engine covers fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 188,709 miles

Front Engine covers fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2020 188,709 miles

Front Engine covers fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 179,501 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,162 miles

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 171,125 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,344 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 153,653 miles

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 148,552 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 148,552 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 147,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2012 138,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 138,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 107,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 91,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 91,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,390 miles

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

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

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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DG55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG55 AAU, 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 DG55 AAU registered?

DG55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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