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DY55 YSS

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YSS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 145,324 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 145,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 135,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,202 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 128,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,444 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,524 miles

o/s main beam incorrect and shining too high

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s main beam incorrect and shining too high

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,185 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broke

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,841 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,811 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,063 miles

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,063 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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DY55 YSS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY55 YSS, 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 DY55 YSS registered?

DY55 YSS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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