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FG55 XGZ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,643 mi
Last recorded148,643 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 148,643 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Driver side. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 139,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc brake shows signs of excessive heat/binding

Nearside Rear parkbrake shoes sound low/metal to metal

Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,103 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,058 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,006 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,149 miles

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

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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FG55 XGZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FG55 XGZ, 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 FG55 XGZ registered?

FG55 XGZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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