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FM55 OTS

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,660 mi
Last recorded186,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 186,660 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2022 185,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 184,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector not in clean condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 184,215 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector not in clean condition (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 176,025 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded / pitted

n/s/f tyre perished, punctured

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 176,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs heavily corroded / pitted

n/s/f tyre perished, punctured

n/s/r tyre perished, wearing low

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2017 168,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 165,493 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 165,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 148,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 144,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 140,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 137,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 133,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 118,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,201 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 108,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,853 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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FM55 OTS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 FM55 OTS, 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 FM55 OTS registered?

FM55 OTS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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