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LT55 VVA

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 154,989 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 154,989 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retain spring insecure (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 121,609 miles

both center exhaust brackets are broken.

front brake discs corroded.

nearside front tyre perished and has damage to the outer sidewall.

offside front tyre perished.

offside rear parking brake low effort.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 107,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread area

play on offside inner steering joints

Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,167 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished around outer edges of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,766 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/rear tyer cracking

advise oil leek at engine

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,977 miles

Oil leak

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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LT55 VVA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT55 VVA, 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 LT55 VVA registered?

LT55 VVA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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