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DG55 EXH

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,462 mi
Last recorded174,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 174,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 161,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 150,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 150,567 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 135,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 126,925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 126,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,773 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,570 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)

osr outer position light inop

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,570 miles

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

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)

osr outer position light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,926 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,150 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,300 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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DG55 EXH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

DG55 EXH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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