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GY55 KKB

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

250,861 mi
Last recorded250,861 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 250,861 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated & slight movement

Crack in windscreen (Not affecting view of road)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Handbrake has travel

Offside mirror glass cracked (Still provides view to rear)

Fail 12 Dec 2020 250,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated & slight movement

Crack in windscreen (Not affecting view of road)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Handbrake has travel

Offside mirror glass cracked (Still provides view to rear)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 7 Dec 2019 218,789 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 218,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 197,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 174,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 154,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 134,899 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 122,735 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,745 miles

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

o/s/r ryre starting to crack on outter wall but not exposing cords

sills covered

Fail 4 Dec 2013 109,745 miles

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

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

sills covered

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

o/s/r ryre starting to crack on outter wall but not exposing cords

Fail 12 Dec 2012 96,902 miles

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

sills coverd

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,902 miles

sills coverd

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front steering lock stop partially missing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front steering lock stop partially missing

offside front side marker bulb inoperative

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,744 miles

O/S/F and O/S/R side position lamps nbot working

Pass 23 Dec 2009 73,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 KKB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KKB, 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 KKB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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