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FG55 XLH

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,721 mi
Last recorded138,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 138,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,550 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 132,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,049 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 115,048 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamp illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,427 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,013 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,641 miles

o/s front tyre worn to limit

Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,815 miles

both front lockstops are slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 4 Jan 2011 68,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lockstops are slightly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,702 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 XLH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

FG55 XLH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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