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GY55 KHA

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock casings are corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 124,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and metal object in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock casings are corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,053 miles

Offside repeater lens is missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2025 119,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside repeater lens is missing.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,249 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 116,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,689 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn and perished

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear slight side to side movement in anti roll bar

all coil springs becoming corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn and perished

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear slight side to side movement in anti roll bar

all coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,786 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front tyres starting to wear at edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre valve starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,291 miles

all springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,634 miles

all coil springs becoming worn

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

o/s side indicator cover missing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

all coil springs becoming worn

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

o/s side indicator cover missing

o/s/r and both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,604 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad appears worn

o/s/r tyre becoming worn 3mm

both rear coil springs corroded

handbrake becoming high

various suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,508 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,508 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,772 miles

Offside front running light not working

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

signs of both front tyres fouling on wheel arches

Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front running light not working

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

signs of both front tyres fouling on wheel arches

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,407 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

offside rear tyre starting to become worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,658 miles

N/S/F Shock starting to leck

O/S/F Shock starting to leck

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,938 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,409 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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GY55 KHA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KHA, 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 KHA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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