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EO55 RJJ

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,749 mi
Last recorded169,749 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 169,749 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 169,749 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 154,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 136,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 136,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 118,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,546 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,546 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 May 2013 76,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

The handbrake is high.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,366 miles

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

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The handbrake is high.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,366 miles

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The handbrake is high.

Pass 4 May 2011 63,465 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 10 May 2010 55,173 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 15 May 2009 47,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,034 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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EO55 RJJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO55 RJJ, 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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EO55 RJJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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