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DX55 VHJ

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,163 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,617 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 71,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 71,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,176 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,589 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,629 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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DX55 VHJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX55 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX55 VHJ?

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What year was DX55 VHJ registered?

DX55 VHJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DX55 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 VHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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