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FG55 XHU

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

325,855 mi
Last recorded325,855 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 325,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 325,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 319,202 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 319,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 314,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 314,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 310,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 310,437 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 304,468 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 298,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 293,684 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 295,669 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 289,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 284,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 280,808 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2012 276,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 210,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 147,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 147,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,270 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,206 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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FG55 XHU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG55 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

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

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