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HS55 FYX

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 165,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 159,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 159,427 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 152,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 144,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 144,587 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on 3-4mil

Pass 21 Jun 2016 139,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

non obligatory mirror outer cover damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 113,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 113,415 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 97,277 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,343 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread low. exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,343 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread low. exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f side marker inop

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,968 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f side marker inop

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HS55 FYX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HS55 FYX, 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 HS55 FYX registered?

HS55 FYX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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