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DG55 SWY

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 120,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer side light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer side light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,499 miles

front tyre`s worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,746 miles

front tyre`s wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,222 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,813 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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DG55 SWY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG55 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

DG55 SWY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is DG55 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 SWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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