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FE55 BYL

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 172,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hangers corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch catching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has many cracks due to sun damage

Fail 21 Aug 2019 172,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear hangers corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch catching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has many cracks due to sun damage

Pass 16 Aug 2018 168,809 miles

Central Front engine management light on

Nearside Front inner brake pad wearing more than offside also discs are corroded and worn causing vibration.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 168,809 miles

Central Front engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner brake pad wearing more than offside also discs are corroded and worn causing vibration.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,392 miles

Nearside Rear puncture in tyre low pressure

Fail 15 Aug 2017 165,392 miles

Nearside Rear puncture in tyre low pressure

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,752 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 162,752 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,020 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2015 159,020 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,053 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 155,053 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 151,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 144,654 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 135,994 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 135,994 miles

oil level low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,711 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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FE55 BYL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FE55 BYL, 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 FE55 BYL registered?

FE55 BYL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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