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GY55 BVE

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,912 mi
Last recorded169,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 169,912 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 168,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 166,377 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 166,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 162,246 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover and glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Warning note for anti skid service required

Fail 8 Nov 2019 162,236 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

anti skid service required message on dash, abs light works correctly

Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,082 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2018 158,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror glass and mirror cover missing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,387 miles

Front suspension arms mounting bushes worn and have play

Nearside door mirror glass and cover missing

engine cover under tray and covers over outer sill

Fail 17 Oct 2017 156,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension arms mounting bushes worn and have play

Nearside door mirror glass and cover missing

engine cover under tray and covers over outer sill

Pass 10 Nov 2016 149,897 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 149,577 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,075 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,075 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,823 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 88,876 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 88,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,952 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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GY55 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY55 BVE, 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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GY55 BVE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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