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FG55 ZKY

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,883 mi
Last recorded224,883 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 224,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 212,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 200,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 200,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 200,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 187,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag light has on

n/s/f tyres inner side edges worn

o/s/r tyres side wall has cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 187,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

airbag light has on

n/s/f tyres inner side edges worn

o/s/r tyres side wall has cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 175,617 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 175,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2012 164,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

offside rear road wheel is damage

Fail 27 Jun 2011 155,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 155,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 143,470 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on inner wall

O/S/R Light unit is damaged

O/S/R Tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 143,447 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on inner wall

O/S/R Light unit is damaged

O/S/R Tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2010 129,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 129,360 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 109,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate slight damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,427 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZKY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKY, 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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FG55 ZKY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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